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 2128205 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2129591 epoch_slot_no: 12791 block_no: 2128105 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1211 time: 2019-01-29 20:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb74985a41bb5171e8067817cc96dd9e3ffff3c9abc46fb5e687bb5669fa660ffBlock Operator
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