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 2124987 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2126373 epoch_slot_no: 9573 block_no: 2124887 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2019-01-29 02:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x103d7e95f19655121e3a4906eab337262222b998d43b45a4fb29e28df6c15fa3Block Operator
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