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 2123558 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2124944 epoch_slot_no: 8144 block_no: 2123458 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1357 time: 2019-01-28 18:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x09efc717fe8caae6828d1e061171f250348b9676c0d259f74c5b5e2fcd563d0fBlock Operator
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