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 2125730 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2127116 epoch_slot_no: 10316 block_no: 2125630 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 944 time: 2019-01-29 07:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x179f53c235035d53edafc7a29bd1313d973a435bcb60a1e04c5a7c53b94f701aBlock Operator
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