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 2117278 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2118664 epoch_slot_no: 1864 block_no: 2117178 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1033 time: 2019-01-27 08:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbfe44395ebc22362bd3ab6fc1e1a80ce053208251ef1c6a358350225e36297b4Block Operator
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