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 2122041 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2123427 epoch_slot_no: 6627 block_no: 2121941 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-01-28 10:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x81c5bffb5ed8a7494e848f6f9331578745d4bd7f52f85a0a3c8af681753da45fBlock Operator
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