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 2122134 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2123520 epoch_slot_no: 6720 block_no: 2122034 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2005 time: 2019-01-28 11:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x70a0c4c919aca853ee5ee59d32bf5ba02f269b8f06a7e025f70cf5895ed0bb48Block Operator
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