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 2126359 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2127745 epoch_slot_no: 10945 block_no: 2126259 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1379 time: 2019-01-29 10:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x81a02444656d7ad0b9e20389769d19c81e99264b3e61998fa1ac20e352a9a207Block Operator
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