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 2126740 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2128126 epoch_slot_no: 11326 block_no: 2126640 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-29 12:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfb09b70ca2b16fa9896dd5cf19519c14234d44280f4d2a26c637b903c03fa6a1Block Operator
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