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 2132637 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2134023 epoch_slot_no: 17223 block_no: 2132537 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 954 time: 2019-01-30 21:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4031112672c40d8557a8cc257588596a2b103e16f5516b0489489c1cf794ef0dBlock Operator
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