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 2123350 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2124736 epoch_slot_no: 7936 block_no: 2123250 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-01-28 17:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0273322de51883ffe5b316771e43a8aad314f4c139a4fe76ca479b1f61a20749Block Operator
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