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 2119323 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2120709 epoch_slot_no: 3909 block_no: 2119223 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1287 time: 2019-01-27 19:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x338de66c0b0a04412f7a2e718eb44e50bc61596d60c6200df0d124d4b3b9129cBlock Operator
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