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 2121183 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2122569 epoch_slot_no: 5769 block_no: 2121083 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1302 time: 2019-01-28 05:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbba9dfab17e2b3a7e9dcb7d0683e917c0ac457f6a5d458ac64ced0fabf0d9153Block Operator
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