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 2121011 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2122397 epoch_slot_no: 5597 block_no: 2120911 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2612 time: 2019-01-28 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0fb412d12fc85a033f3b6ee7ce40fea0773ffc8c5dd6ecfa629b432bb727f3ddBlock Operator
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