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 2121993 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2123379 epoch_slot_no: 6579 block_no: 2121893 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2019-01-28 10:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xafdb9a46fd11f72519030acb40dda1143e46b5d3ced810a135c06050e3fa1ca0Block Operator
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