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 2116511 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2117897 epoch_slot_no: 1097 block_no: 2116411 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2109 time: 2019-01-27 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xff7c2ec73ccdce27234f4520aa11aa1c79628834d5d73b187cfd43df8f110e23Block Operator
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