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 2125140 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2126526 epoch_slot_no: 9726 block_no: 2125040 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2081 time: 2019-01-29 03:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe5c62e02c46f392d8ad357294e167fd1f7575e1e73759470569ee7732aaee29cBlock Operator
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