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 2132010 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2133396 epoch_slot_no: 16596 block_no: 2131910 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3163 time: 2019-01-30 17:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb989103ec28e5a80f8e5934fcea98d94992b11131bd330479f9d3a847bdf34d3Block Operator
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