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 2127041 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2128427 epoch_slot_no: 11627 block_no: 2126941 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1350 time: 2019-01-29 14:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x310d5629d0b81aaadba3d9a19d84d8042bddc21abe42882c2e9bd9c2039ef230Block Operator
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