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 2132509 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2133895 epoch_slot_no: 17095 block_no: 2132409 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1516 time: 2019-01-30 20:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x97d78ff7d010dc69cf4272657a2c212067cbcc2c5323c97ba643b42bb5aa54d8Block Operator
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