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 2123908 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2125294 epoch_slot_no: 8494 block_no: 2123808 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2019-01-28 20:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xff53db57eca11014b136e8512878e2c473536d3a0bc6555c8dce09e5002c11a8Block Operator
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