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 2124819 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2126205 epoch_slot_no: 9405 block_no: 2124719 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-29 01:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x03dac09793b792b22ae451c22d4c16d72b1834fa55b272b1ca34a1d3932e143dBlock Operator
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