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 2129500 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2130886 epoch_slot_no: 14086 block_no: 2129400 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2937 time: 2019-01-30 04:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd3ecc8cc548583c879f0061c655d44c253fbd0d093a3a38871c5d219150bcb9eBlock Operator
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