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 2129837 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2131223 epoch_slot_no: 14423 block_no: 2129737 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 10754 time: 2019-01-30 05:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb0191845476ea984a8f61a606a640c1ef1532276ac3738a1d1b9ea20bdbed86Block Operator
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