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 2128354 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2129740 epoch_slot_no: 12940 block_no: 2128254 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1079 time: 2019-01-29 21:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ed2c4495f2c22cd4ee05229860eafd44b5614b60a0c73d2cf150e72c7340e86Block Operator
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