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 2126953 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2128339 epoch_slot_no: 11539 block_no: 2126853 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4465 time: 2019-01-29 13:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x79ab50dfdb1c1dedc81e8792ecdf0186f51322b4afe32751c58ed6179d1d08e5Block Operator
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