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 2125390 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2126776 epoch_slot_no: 9976 block_no: 2125290 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 989 time: 2019-01-29 05:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2548048dcee718130dab3ef22e1bef400ca0bd476899faa8776c23df114d59caBlock Operator
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