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 2120198 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2121584 epoch_slot_no: 4784 block_no: 2120098 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2019-01-28 00:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x209bf6b1e06ecac26dca42a3f386337e728d61906e0cf7ed2dca726028a4d2f6Block Operator
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