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 2123557 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2124943 epoch_slot_no: 8143 block_no: 2123457 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2019-01-28 18:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ed9875d4b27a9f474b925ca59bd895b79cbc1235e2ea2adfaaf12994c018e8eBlock Operator
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