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 2130041 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2131427 epoch_slot_no: 14627 block_no: 2129941 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4222 time: 2019-01-30 07:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb0c4ab40a46c71c16fad52782569cf63d2a930867a564874f4eb0ff81f01242cBlock Operator
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