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 2131054 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2132440 epoch_slot_no: 15640 block_no: 2130954 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1168 time: 2019-01-30 12:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8d266c88c8219f4a985fa80c39d847c892694d42c11927b0357fafd0c0a510d8Block Operator
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