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 2121515 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2122901 epoch_slot_no: 6101 block_no: 2121415 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1720 time: 2019-01-28 07:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcc0ce1628f6e53d873e53efbc1a836c5a20d806e85e2d22145e8c5347658b085Block Operator
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