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 2129651 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2131037 epoch_slot_no: 14237 block_no: 2129551 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1350 time: 2019-01-30 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x09e3f0386e1a9a25b2c9a204f4dc07d4a02a68a4529021d79d1ce2486b175c89Block Operator
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