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 2117073 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2118459 epoch_slot_no: 1659 block_no: 2116973 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1951 time: 2019-01-27 06:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x67129d9a8d13bb2e1d9c655a1c6c588681a5b7e87c0d21f752c493514bbb5a14Block Operator
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