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 2136584 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2137970 epoch_slot_no: 21170 block_no: 2136484 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-31 19:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0ae72c42aaa56c1595989e0bc0597831ebdcc01311df0fe3e975257022b4c9c0Block Operator
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