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 2117492 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2118878 epoch_slot_no: 2078 block_no: 2117392 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1390 time: 2019-01-27 09:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x00a99c555557908ddb3b666c63cc7c41bf72ae87a2a78d4dabbf1c702c46af99Block Operator
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