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 2120716 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2122102 epoch_slot_no: 5302 block_no: 2120616 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2019-01-28 03:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c333adfe9fb937e425a8deaca4c3a0aa7e1b4f09b77c9e2e7776c917becb728Block Operator
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