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 2136948 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2138334 epoch_slot_no: 21534 block_no: 2136848 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-31 21:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7bf78e039df756754efad77778f0e05d11c2d777b9bdff3aafe8a72c7af8c446Block Operator
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