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 2128284 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2129670 epoch_slot_no: 12870 block_no: 2128184 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-01-29 21:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb90ee453538f06b7143d2ece88986d20278e7ab3c2a9facce8e3b57beacaa391Block Operator
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