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 2122721 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2124107 epoch_slot_no: 7307 block_no: 2122621 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1318 time: 2019-01-28 14:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xde93090e4f620e28977b043d86dcf9d77a465e4847ed58b144f72fa4b28d1888Block Operator
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