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 2116698 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2118084 epoch_slot_no: 1284 block_no: 2116598 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1594 time: 2019-01-27 04:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x019a8034b1f77cd35178a7c4ad6b2e326986cdb5286235d788d7e83190457a06Block Operator
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