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 2132355 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2133741 epoch_slot_no: 16941 block_no: 2132255 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1176 time: 2019-01-30 19:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2098fb9aef67680b0153d73c194e99ac1c649f73543614d85f8e0dd2be1a64d9Block Operator
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