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 2123296 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2124682 epoch_slot_no: 7882 block_no: 2123196 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1212 time: 2019-01-28 17:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95d367161723506d45473f37681956f2e37533954f1c07b560ed6fa41ed2e50cBlock Operator
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