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 2125242 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2126628 epoch_slot_no: 9828 block_no: 2125142 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1354 time: 2019-01-29 04:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x926b77ebe079e3f6dc35008853141ebfa1955d20ff91715d1c3d670af42997faBlock Operator
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