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 2132066 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2133452 epoch_slot_no: 16652 block_no: 2131966 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1134 time: 2019-01-30 18:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa15585cd820abaf4d33137bbe77d9d50df4edc7e8f8049b040040fe9ea4176dcBlock Operator
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