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 2123578 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2124964 epoch_slot_no: 8164 block_no: 2123478 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2019-01-28 19:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf5e18493890ec2875705d9d46e198b5c94fed4a39130481a360a7315c1f3b0b5Block Operator
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