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 2127941 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2129327 epoch_slot_no: 12527 block_no: 2127841 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1211 time: 2019-01-29 19:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x618caa299b6d7306ac3971cc674c587ccbff107c5e4455e32d884470d57fff42Block Operator
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