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 2122451 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2123837 epoch_slot_no: 7037 block_no: 2122351 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1625 time: 2019-01-28 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd91b9c26405f4edfffa02e3fc8aca3bae896875f77cf7ea0ff6810b68ac656b5Block Operator
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