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 117078 Details
Epoch: 5 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 117102 epoch_slot_no: 9102 block_no: 117071 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1382 time: 2017-10-21 00:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfa1d1f9a9fac09d015475006822b8b4efd8dcfae9a16473650dd225f0303474Block Operator
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