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 2130016 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2131402 epoch_slot_no: 14602 block_no: 2129916 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1714 time: 2019-01-30 06:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x512cc0fc6db34462a35748f834214bd86b3d38f3a3605611255f6910200c46f0Block Operator
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