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 2122664 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2124050 epoch_slot_no: 7250 block_no: 2122564 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8226 time: 2019-01-28 14:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x87f32151f387632c4fca4b80c4b84fd41e2c34965c5239c13dbb598d0a429e6eBlock Operator
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