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 2124823 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2126209 epoch_slot_no: 9409 block_no: 2124723 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1621 time: 2019-01-29 02:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb91bfcd11f776951bb556f105401dcd177bd6678ebd8e2af4453d328f88f269dBlock Operator
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