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 2122171 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2123557 epoch_slot_no: 6757 block_no: 2122071 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1139 time: 2019-01-28 11:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb188cf037e5a04c15a6c9d0fdab2ab2bf41ff628b1a05c3b10f9316a0103f0f1Block Operator
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