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 2120863 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2122249 epoch_slot_no: 5449 block_no: 2120763 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1356 time: 2019-01-28 04:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x94603c0484e815f94e0dc1a13b619340691750ccc8b3f2d0af6fdecfcb46fc54Block Operator
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