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 2136373 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2137759 epoch_slot_no: 20959 block_no: 2136273 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1493 time: 2019-01-31 18:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x763f936494ebdf72a6b55d6456c88e7c982efb3393fc49463bfad0324b934acbBlock Operator
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