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 2124193 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2125579 epoch_slot_no: 8779 block_no: 2124093 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1659 time: 2019-01-28 22:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x25d8dc9f5eddb3ec5ff12c9e7dd42db9123ed62ad88df11db7eb3676b7ea5e1fBlock Operator
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