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 2129504 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2130890 epoch_slot_no: 14090 block_no: 2129404 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1540 time: 2019-01-30 04:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x44eddb81d1dd9f52fecb1aeced48c8f09dccc1379a7063396a8d7560eac0f3f1Block Operator
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