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 2136703 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2138089 epoch_slot_no: 21289 block_no: 2136603 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-31 20:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f25ac3f93c0f1370239bb8e6d0e98aef1063119d707c4364c43a124ed548c55Block Operator
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