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 2132396 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2133782 epoch_slot_no: 16982 block_no: 2132296 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-01-30 20:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe8c1400821d68f939b4c85fb957e4536c3e87ae06e9532b2e1a8ae8ffaf1df3Block Operator
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