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 2129806 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2131192 epoch_slot_no: 14392 block_no: 2129706 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1356 time: 2019-01-30 05:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe27c41100815e88ec2ab126fdb92126e8bbc4e26e7582a2a88c24a9c86d48187Block Operator
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