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 2117058 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2118444 epoch_slot_no: 1644 block_no: 2116958 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1384 time: 2019-01-27 06:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc4bb75cc4412944779224ffc46d5cff953c1ce6fb4baaa01fc8f5498a81c7e8eBlock Operator
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