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 2127285 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2128671 epoch_slot_no: 11871 block_no: 2127185 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2366 time: 2019-01-29 15:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8bd9305c4267d5143af06017ed224d89b2ddab9dcb54414ae0efe166005227e9Block Operator
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