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 2132021 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2133407 epoch_slot_no: 16607 block_no: 2131921 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2662 time: 2019-01-30 18:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x89422d57f62d9fbb04ce543b35773dad3c3e169c67047c23480b9848358f274aBlock Operator
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