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 2128223 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2129609 epoch_slot_no: 12809 block_no: 2128123 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1469 time: 2019-01-29 20:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x78841f6a568d56416c178ccaebc9e63120a6dd7f63d3d996b1c47e49bd87248fBlock Operator
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