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 2130035 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2131421 epoch_slot_no: 14621 block_no: 2129935 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1934 time: 2019-01-30 06:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ec8f5a76907dac9eb7e0ae8c751b24c0367ab22d426fff4457de721a5abd748Block Operator
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