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 2126965 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2128351 epoch_slot_no: 11551 block_no: 2126865 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-01-29 13:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf2a99175e7183279eda7fb51cd77120a23cbc51bc6a327b9f02700934eb10aaBlock Operator
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