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 2121401 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2122787 epoch_slot_no: 5987 block_no: 2121301 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1350 time: 2019-01-28 07:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae8154eb1a39e501a748a6e3ceb34c0f420478eddd5f6a0349264434f22563a3Block Operator
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