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 2136178 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2137564 epoch_slot_no: 20764 block_no: 2136078 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1560 time: 2019-01-31 17:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4842a0e540adae5b9a80fde7820ead00d5844a01d5efc79d5baeb105752272fbBlock Operator
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