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 2127521 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2128907 epoch_slot_no: 12107 block_no: 2127421 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2414 time: 2019-01-29 17:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xff6d01a9452c2ad1b99b010dab766cbe2c43d00ef60884c69c0b43182fdb2602Block Operator
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