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 2130264 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2131650 epoch_slot_no: 14850 block_no: 2130164 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3706 time: 2019-01-30 08:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x014e76e09de608192c3322cd7397edb5734df8cd0947d279d8b20f7554cb9402Block Operator
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