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 2121012 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2122398 epoch_slot_no: 5598 block_no: 2120912 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-01-28 04:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab678e2a9273b066279985b2c1a38a11283e28e26b29ca62dc627021ed17d1b3Block Operator
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