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 2122051 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2123437 epoch_slot_no: 6637 block_no: 2121951 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2049 time: 2019-01-28 10:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaeb4ee45e2859df6a2c94cf3945ef6ffaff496b7d43f043f54089d186951b95dBlock Operator
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