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 2126076 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2127462 epoch_slot_no: 10662 block_no: 2125976 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1391 time: 2019-01-29 08:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x79e1807ad090fae0d252481743a80e3b738991d2b9d37fed22b53c00430e8e23Block Operator
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