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 2130107 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2131493 epoch_slot_no: 14693 block_no: 2130007 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2080 time: 2019-01-30 07:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf4b332d7a1bd8e26d1584332edde8180c8c279001b869cf1cd0be35bc0b9f5f7Block Operator
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