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 2123608 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2124994 epoch_slot_no: 8194 block_no: 2123508 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2019-01-28 19:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x826e834c98f92130dbe487d02e46fd7547088daf7ddd5fa074d6913a7d220111Block Operator
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