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 2129142 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2130528 epoch_slot_no: 13728 block_no: 2129042 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 989 time: 2019-01-30 02:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc7d6260f84b394b38547a9c58c6a2ad12820b523aeb69042038b82590e1585ebBlock Operator
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