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 2128404 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2129790 epoch_slot_no: 12990 block_no: 2128304 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1533 time: 2019-01-29 21:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd557a30e3183667a4795f0e4dcf90acb16ec38733b925138911d7537130df69dBlock Operator
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