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 2132891 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2134277 epoch_slot_no: 17477 block_no: 2132791 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2457 time: 2019-01-30 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb071b2e0af0b67afe06b4d75b6da149fbf3187a6490b6e9363464fba0218c7adBlock Operator
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