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 2127245 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2128631 epoch_slot_no: 11831 block_no: 2127145 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1354 time: 2019-01-29 15:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x089e4b04506d3c4c1158aaba14bec30128d809c1d542b4a495d94d7f8727ece3Block Operator
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