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 2126674 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2128060 epoch_slot_no: 11260 block_no: 2126574 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1750 time: 2019-01-29 12:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x778658639d47ff2c1eb20fa948a7ef3fde601819c408fe7f8564a12173a2f73fBlock Operator
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