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 2136998 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2138384 epoch_slot_no: 21584 block_no: 2136898 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-31 21:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e64e3fdf0c24d55700d592f8b295151fca3940f900e5a87050f54f3be8f2ae0Block Operator
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