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 2129368 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2130754 epoch_slot_no: 13954 block_no: 2129268 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1644 time: 2019-01-30 03:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd8c5964ddf6264b743130e44bd4cd9abee25da756c6a3ce7498c2c1e65859f3dBlock Operator
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