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 2130174 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2131560 epoch_slot_no: 14760 block_no: 2130074 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1491 time: 2019-01-30 07:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x949c15d0c70be8067c08645a8631f2b4c43f6dc5fe839dc2bf8fe09717c13d89Block Operator
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