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 2132623 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2134009 epoch_slot_no: 17209 block_no: 2132523 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2620 time: 2019-01-30 21:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa76ca64b5033f2053f6e1e024efc6bfe5993f2b393743336643cf566d1ead141Block Operator
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