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 2120855 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2122241 epoch_slot_no: 5441 block_no: 2120755 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1696 time: 2019-01-28 03:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe3dd94d4515560458cb0f137abfbab9c1649945c810bc97f98944b155533b99dBlock Operator
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