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 2122842 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2124228 epoch_slot_no: 7428 block_no: 2122742 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-01-28 15:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x71a408bde130e0566947d91154d0b82b0ce54d0ea509fddfa2d60b11cdf04ef2Block Operator
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