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 2136310 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2137696 epoch_slot_no: 20896 block_no: 2136210 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2019-01-31 17:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe469fe9d6d4a6a115b11120b4c9e736e5584163d12cb15c41b3be3b9d90a3678Block Operator
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