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 2130551 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2131937 epoch_slot_no: 15137 block_no: 2130451 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1894 time: 2019-01-30 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd6b0da3fcb2d92334649f328a075697703809b3ee0625490dae407c1cae8bebdBlock Operator
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