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 2126801 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2128187 epoch_slot_no: 11387 block_no: 2126701 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1622 time: 2019-01-29 13:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9165529c6cce3cf82f446a35e408c8d61fe86bfe9bd44b7f67b7922b15edb929Block Operator
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