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 2130005 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2131391 epoch_slot_no: 14591 block_no: 2129905 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-01-30 06:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd9564b7d6ca8fd203c16f83e0f8dbc591efec912176a5f4cbe018c9f3436a69cBlock Operator
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