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 2120557 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2121943 epoch_slot_no: 5143 block_no: 2120457 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2019-01-28 02:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf5aa6c16b5a6aa7d7c14db68dab0ed0cb17be04e669d918717d96517f533bfdeBlock Operator
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