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 2126661 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2128047 epoch_slot_no: 11247 block_no: 2126561 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1174 time: 2019-01-29 12:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa28ea38c3f07d26c70a32498907c5eaddc38b3eda77c74006fc200a10426d6c4Block Operator
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