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 2124326 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2125712 epoch_slot_no: 8912 block_no: 2124226 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1243 time: 2019-01-28 23:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x42d3db1fdbfe22e1edcb7f43499365e71c40cab76f6233a61f92e6a0d20cca6cBlock Operator
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