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 2129485 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2130871 epoch_slot_no: 14071 block_no: 2129385 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1533 time: 2019-01-30 03:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x70f04b40c9cd95611f80a129be0e464b49fcf1be3f9eaedc987efbb15ddd1c0bBlock Operator
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