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 2131318 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2132704 epoch_slot_no: 15904 block_no: 2131218 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1524 time: 2019-01-30 14:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95beacd37e7a2ca6ea6d79ff276f8ad375e0324907fc1f65fb6a7901313850d2Block Operator
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