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 2136734 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2138120 epoch_slot_no: 21320 block_no: 2136634 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1875 time: 2019-01-31 20:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcc42d08c271aac93fd86a0ef5e871cc3b7e571f6b49609f4e7bc9e336176337eBlock Operator
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