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 2129835 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2131221 epoch_slot_no: 14421 block_no: 2129735 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6965 time: 2019-01-30 05:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9801a5e10a4056ec9589f8dc374915680ea000d86f40aed4a3dfe0c88838718dBlock Operator
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