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 2121587 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2122973 epoch_slot_no: 6173 block_no: 2121487 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1319 time: 2019-01-28 08:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa645a163e714e81820b08e638a31b4a7db56677ab07f36b041a8cfdc6b6ce685Block Operator
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