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 2122819 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2124205 epoch_slot_no: 7405 block_no: 2122719 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1818 time: 2019-01-28 14:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc24c17715264d1c2f07124e90e02bd7fc9874b5aec4c0a1005d74a2509a2b87cBlock Operator
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