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 2121495 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2122881 epoch_slot_no: 6081 block_no: 2121395 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2019-01-28 07:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb239243bd2b65b446671f6ba71c5c68c388db238296c32478041165a4b9d8441Block Operator
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