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 2127406 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2128792 epoch_slot_no: 11992 block_no: 2127306 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1572 time: 2019-01-29 16:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x74139cc58ae151803b177d8a9dd6168e8466cb593e99b4b41151760c6aa86a95Block Operator
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