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 2132842 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2134228 epoch_slot_no: 17428 block_no: 2132742 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1203 time: 2019-01-30 22:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9652ee9aa556b8ec791e56223c14fe2cb6fac212f59fed3097b5d489a6caf7e1Block Operator
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