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 2132710 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2134096 epoch_slot_no: 17296 block_no: 2132610 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1024 time: 2019-01-30 21:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3f5a93ec728d6db7437a57161bd7797924a5b71775b7366f24d0d7711aababc3Block Operator
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