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 2123722 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2125108 epoch_slot_no: 8308 block_no: 2123622 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1426 time: 2019-01-28 19:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x92c6f6350afb7ecc7681f6e932a43b1c4fb7b4864b13feda5990e4d35f6ee1a0Block Operator
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