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 2120291 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2121677 epoch_slot_no: 4877 block_no: 2120191 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2616 time: 2019-01-28 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e6a1acf55d4cb9f0d6484e92979af0660e8a9b456fa0c34252a4cc2c627ad1cBlock Operator
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