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 2132503 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2133889 epoch_slot_no: 17089 block_no: 2132403 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2019-01-30 20:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x30721e8c1012e87d5b81e4ad1966d4eda64cd9e6aade42471220859d07b4125bBlock Operator
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