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 2122611 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2123997 epoch_slot_no: 7197 block_no: 2122511 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2019-01-28 13:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xce91cc45de279339e93f065f2bf42eb67d079bf6e69356a2325762d3d58a0e20Block Operator
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