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 2121075 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2122461 epoch_slot_no: 5661 block_no: 2120975 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1714 time: 2019-01-28 05:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd0bcb661a178587e87b0d7f15a5a4237c2a58374f57b27c7e1471f9c4e3d6f5aBlock Operator
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