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 2122901 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2124287 epoch_slot_no: 7487 block_no: 2122801 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1966 time: 2019-01-28 15:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ee9cf9db30d8655b88aab22acd77e2b2a40436cf74d072c09eb19d74c4f7846Block Operator
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