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 2121308 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2122694 epoch_slot_no: 5894 block_no: 2121208 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-01-28 06:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3b747f2164fd2859004707679b90c71480ea5430c98f5d0c889aec9d2fc8b433Block Operator
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