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 2124655 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2126041 epoch_slot_no: 9241 block_no: 2124555 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1571 time: 2019-01-29 01:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa4c5f1cdf5f83f4bf538f0701efd98c650434d431c5aeeb820fe932aa2ab0d91Block Operator
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