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 2122525 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2123911 epoch_slot_no: 7111 block_no: 2122425 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1179 time: 2019-01-28 13:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f4dbb787977738e2a6a747c4c5147563adbc3b65e59ab0db00e735d8bcc4288Block Operator
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