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 2136341 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2137727 epoch_slot_no: 20927 block_no: 2136241 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3017 time: 2019-01-31 18:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x002ecdce08306192ed543ae29627b08b604cb33e87df8a40d267d6693f258dfeBlock Operator
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