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 2123725 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2125111 epoch_slot_no: 8311 block_no: 2123625 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2019-01-28 19:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd7a330a87bbbd35a683ed55aab78cb19bc5ab08d564d20d7dd9671dcd3bb917fBlock Operator
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