A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2136056 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2137442 epoch_slot_no: 20642 block_no: 2135956 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-01-31 16:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd0ca5c8d0d76d52e94c709cddae21c316e74a2d80324b6941e9390bc6b79f015Block Operator
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