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 2122230 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2123616 epoch_slot_no: 6816 block_no: 2122130 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 962 time: 2019-01-28 11:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd1a4cc4aea765cf86b9bfc6ccec2c560c38b006df5aa7051093435e17140ed3dBlock Operator
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