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 2136425 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2137811 epoch_slot_no: 21011 block_no: 2136325 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1112 time: 2019-01-31 18:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16791e369f4145859998979caa2db3aa66ed5bec01658c4090fd43427ad2bac3Block Operator
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