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 2129361 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2130747 epoch_slot_no: 13947 block_no: 2129261 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1828 time: 2019-01-30 03:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7651176915eef0372d398d29e385ac0b5f0f133229500e7a9a55dc9ad2cf3a4fBlock Operator
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