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 2136636 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2138022 epoch_slot_no: 21222 block_no: 2136536 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1198 time: 2019-01-31 19:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdda0f6df865e1377af4007a3d0c137820de42fcdc5b06bd6a705f97dd8a72257Block Operator
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