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 2131471 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2132857 epoch_slot_no: 16057 block_no: 2131371 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2400 time: 2019-01-30 14:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x588a80d18451d2da3f66ff8aeeeaf6f73ad2e00d6ada8a4a971eb7893cbd0b55Block Operator
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