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 2124190 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2125576 epoch_slot_no: 8776 block_no: 2124090 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 989 time: 2019-01-28 22:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd0ff8f88c54ad3bbe63c5e13f0b7288d31b723218d2f31a6d793e517d0008a7cBlock Operator
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