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 2131095 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2132481 epoch_slot_no: 15681 block_no: 2130995 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-01-30 12:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8436bc06d3c92fa144e4221f83fc93da24c133577d279c0d56b9482647f7aecdBlock Operator
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