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 2123210 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2124596 epoch_slot_no: 7796 block_no: 2123110 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1817 time: 2019-01-28 17:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb86396e6d1a74a0cb197c8334bfe3bde78f5a2c41100bd494770e17b05dc4299Block Operator
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