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 2131770 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2133156 epoch_slot_no: 16356 block_no: 2131670 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1495 time: 2019-01-30 16:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8312a75d4da15755082126b3d1a30d4ca59c28636e36bec1196d8ec1c0c2b2d7Block Operator
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