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 2121280 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2122666 epoch_slot_no: 5866 block_no: 2121180 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-01-28 06:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f10f3b80cf39d89265965e8d9b68a2abd34db41d57502b9135e1d1bbb4f00feBlock Operator
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