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 2117287 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2118673 epoch_slot_no: 1873 block_no: 2117187 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1541 time: 2019-01-27 08:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x286bec9c6ce700ab2ebc179f245f9479cf3a12fe7b44aa56aadc1c20fdc4e956Block Operator
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