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 2130370 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2131756 epoch_slot_no: 14956 block_no: 2130270 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1044 time: 2019-01-30 08:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4077623e48df3e87415018233f85e7de10c3c273acaf90bf050a7f5034015242Block Operator
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