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 2132170 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2133556 epoch_slot_no: 16756 block_no: 2132070 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1172 time: 2019-01-30 18:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaf087bbb99d9e4c5f842a8d9f737b3e309a05b656de278e1b940654df473ddc0Block Operator
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