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 2126856 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2128242 epoch_slot_no: 11442 block_no: 2126756 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1387 time: 2019-01-29 13:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd49405a68e9e5122339930743857fb125e84483c244c8be591b895bb0ce2d0eeBlock Operator
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