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 2122688 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2124074 epoch_slot_no: 7274 block_no: 2122588 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1081 time: 2019-01-28 14:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x08b76918514d9d26742d48b71e9982f70cf9f8618f1ba6ae6f40583843b88241Block Operator
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