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 2120740 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2122126 epoch_slot_no: 5326 block_no: 2120640 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1384 time: 2019-01-28 03:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4d3a8aedd8037869f8f5341d7fca38c3f166be89d33394d37b76c2f22c25de24Block Operator
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