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 2128190 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2129576 epoch_slot_no: 12776 block_no: 2128090 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1161 time: 2019-01-29 20:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3c45c13141d8fa4cec0656b6bbe3ece111cebd99d4030d424b8e33e011675cb1Block Operator
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