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 2130012 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2131398 epoch_slot_no: 14598 block_no: 2129912 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1405 time: 2019-01-30 06:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b3345eb9fb8127a6a8cd9784ad187e26c4c06f13aa2b6706eed06e478199698Block Operator
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