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 2126314 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2127700 epoch_slot_no: 10900 block_no: 2126214 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2019-01-29 10:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc3d3bc4c0418f543b99c6c5e8c79bb36f6990fa392bbdc7445ed7d97abb7b63dBlock Operator
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