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 2117050 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2118436 epoch_slot_no: 1636 block_no: 2116950 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1391 time: 2019-01-27 06:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x94e5fa16743c5e79e22657432a627488a4a8720b1326d6cde2097d56e691578fBlock Operator
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