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 2136109 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2137495 epoch_slot_no: 20695 block_no: 2136009 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1194 time: 2019-01-31 16:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc1f7ce6bff69eacdfb287c08717d3f3ad35a3554ab7646f1e329e406d117c261Block Operator
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