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 2116721 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2118107 epoch_slot_no: 1307 block_no: 2116621 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1750 time: 2019-01-27 05:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf01dd5f674c1d63ced0d670622d960fa6bb548c5fbcabebee02d6721da86a404Block Operator
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