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 2123351 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2124737 epoch_slot_no: 7937 block_no: 2123251 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2602 time: 2019-01-28 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x453e14b2f89f7ee18d755a66e6f1ef5f45ed88e56a000e45b0ca370e5fbf0282Block Operator
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