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 2123923 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2125309 epoch_slot_no: 8509 block_no: 2123823 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7605 time: 2019-01-28 21:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa1cee66d78244b79859135fa3e1c29214c9c7785b2d8faa6491fc4a77fd2d99Block Operator
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