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 2132743 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2134129 epoch_slot_no: 17329 block_no: 2132643 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4098 time: 2019-01-30 22:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x38e31f808bd3dcf122e3fc00858f5d4162500732777384a46569b800398ef9f0Block Operator
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