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 2120471 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2121857 epoch_slot_no: 5057 block_no: 2120371 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1899 time: 2019-01-28 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1c100159fa2d5b34c9f06f4eb7a9f5aa99819920c521e1e934473d7176d89f8fBlock Operator
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