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 2131330 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2132716 epoch_slot_no: 15916 block_no: 2131230 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3301 time: 2019-01-30 14:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbce4e7f9a693b964c9bdd9b7927baf06b533f45aa4a97017d1d460dc30f9ece6Block Operator
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