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 2126763 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2128149 epoch_slot_no: 11349 block_no: 2126663 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1358 time: 2019-01-29 12:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x01e9d7c9335f3ef862a1aed54c3b9c80d7b36785f8502cf53f2babc29c59fb49Block Operator
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