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 2121730 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2123116 epoch_slot_no: 6316 block_no: 2121630 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1348 time: 2019-01-28 08:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeed19514e29a87fd613fa893d9ecacf7d37f43e429ab735e3ab8367e5db19573Block Operator
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