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 2124049 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2125435 epoch_slot_no: 8635 block_no: 2123949 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2019-01-28 21:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf94b74d53f6e8c655d8f07e62592b9c3d3a822bca45b8237b18fb5547b2ceb34Block Operator
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