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 2120193 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2121579 epoch_slot_no: 4779 block_no: 2120093 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2019-01-28 00:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xce1c3a21b63e7f691b03e56c8d7b76dcf2c122edd34f739b2c42f2826f64a9beBlock Operator
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