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 2130163 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2131549 epoch_slot_no: 14749 block_no: 2130063 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1800 time: 2019-01-30 07:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0ce955561b48fde7206ac5617dae4c1c8a1c25044e47b6f613854f2db6f84360Block Operator
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