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 2132665 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2134051 epoch_slot_no: 17251 block_no: 2132565 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-01-30 21:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0aab54e859bce764f9ac41050d2f60b7472e25131a14b96c35c365c649630779Block Operator
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