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 2123563 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2124949 epoch_slot_no: 8149 block_no: 2123463 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1529 time: 2019-01-28 19:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f601725ad28cd01e5a1c2b8ba3cf7de24550b022c53c6eb5645207e3cbfc975Block Operator
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