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 2116519 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2117905 epoch_slot_no: 1105 block_no: 2116419 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1385 time: 2019-01-27 03:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xac8599d6d89d15d3b50b98b1ed85414f364a2c0975e1469f8c0063d69b663ff8Block Operator
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