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 2130079 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2131465 epoch_slot_no: 14665 block_no: 2129979 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4024 time: 2019-01-30 07:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3c355658148a988d3b3aac0202d4558e67c879ef3525f780066250965f94c1d6Block Operator
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