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 2117431 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2118817 epoch_slot_no: 2017 block_no: 2117331 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2019-01-27 08:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4aeed1e7466e9f7aa1c063bd47e3d93fa4383ba47defb0c35a07da97138364a2Block Operator
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