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 2132564 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2133950 epoch_slot_no: 17150 block_no: 2132464 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1170 time: 2019-01-30 21:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc5fef842c222f366c592a82631d9e2ee4d20ac7d0e3559d9a3941078c767f7d9Block Operator
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