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 2131482 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2132868 epoch_slot_no: 16068 block_no: 2131382 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2770 time: 2019-01-30 15:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1a989317cd2defbcaec72d35ce621ce7ad0aedbeb6d0ef651940d3af773560e0Block Operator
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