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 2125980 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2127366 epoch_slot_no: 10566 block_no: 2125880 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 989 time: 2019-01-29 08:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16274a89585a742f10b5b8392c4f9aa9d6fc0da9de92145090207a26f7eb6c79Block Operator
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