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 2136925 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2138311 epoch_slot_no: 21511 block_no: 2136825 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-31 21:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x093905074e37968fa6beb60a9378d45467e34b2e931de11fbe40529a26e061f1Block Operator
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