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 2129496 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2130882 epoch_slot_no: 14082 block_no: 2129396 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1430 time: 2019-01-30 03:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd3ed6362e0643f23f94653d2b6e055cedb8047488cbf7571e30978da8c95b05eBlock Operator
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