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 2131091 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2132477 epoch_slot_no: 15677 block_no: 2130991 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2079 time: 2019-01-30 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcb1612072a85863792b75041a43836a8246f6f38fe8bae96d8f318f04bd44512Block Operator
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