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 2122708 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2124094 epoch_slot_no: 7294 block_no: 2122608 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-01-28 14:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6a26a4a3742ee3b15f3121e4297ab096d4ba62b216945e42e8dc475ab1f0321fBlock Operator
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