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 2129836 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2131222 epoch_slot_no: 14422 block_no: 2129736 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 12387 time: 2019-01-30 05:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf7b7edd4df0fe7f758893754c9b0e897e9e62ffa668f5947a6966b529e7b2f2fBlock Operator
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