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 2130080 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2131466 epoch_slot_no: 14666 block_no: 2129980 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1947 time: 2019-01-30 07:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2bd6e247403944c8fe39da5971ee0d0b48ffa45d3ec7ce7d474dd573e5127c4dBlock Operator
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