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 2128091 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2129477 epoch_slot_no: 12677 block_no: 2127991 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1165 time: 2019-01-29 20:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x71bbae5181c610f56383df8464c9b0c441a6ff2853ff2261f0233704f280eae1Block Operator
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