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 2120866 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2122252 epoch_slot_no: 5452 block_no: 2120766 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-01-28 04:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7e58a4bb557a5139fd6711c5c2e67c715fbb6f90b2cbf1d25f9aada5be3a9192Block Operator
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