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 2126991 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2128377 epoch_slot_no: 11577 block_no: 2126891 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1317 time: 2019-01-29 14:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f377fa6ff16b83902207e62997c60f38dc84f26e637d215d5e5038ae7850d0fBlock Operator
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