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 2124803 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2126189 epoch_slot_no: 9389 block_no: 2124703 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1116 time: 2019-01-29 01:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9faf9ec94dabbf8c34c121091b024d13871d582e51249bc58655cefa3294b160Block Operator
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