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 2131397 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2132783 epoch_slot_no: 15983 block_no: 2131297 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 872 time: 2019-01-30 14:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf81b5f8f486747988abc95ba744b4e293599f95de97907fec472175749c2a299Block Operator
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