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 2131991 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2133377 epoch_slot_no: 16577 block_no: 2131891 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1315 time: 2019-01-30 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xead42665b1749b7116ff49d07e371966e7f3e6e96030460bea37abaf3da9c8e4Block Operator
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