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 2121013 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2122399 epoch_slot_no: 5599 block_no: 2120913 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1323 time: 2019-01-28 04:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9863bf9aa87790532729904a51ba6c040cffbb2d9c802b81c4c7354379d4d65cBlock Operator
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