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 2132057 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2133443 epoch_slot_no: 16643 block_no: 2131957 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1139 time: 2019-01-30 18:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc60d704f7a4948c733254556ae835451721048b4b1e6226e1a65201d31dc9382Block Operator
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