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 2123452 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2124838 epoch_slot_no: 8038 block_no: 2123352 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1348 time: 2019-01-28 18:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa1af293eee8d4be5daed16fbf8389b5e1867eea7c544bc08b2aa2b82155f4ec6Block Operator
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