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 2117510 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2118896 epoch_slot_no: 2096 block_no: 2117410 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1033 time: 2019-01-27 09:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3042cc6d680251dfa92bb1665e4ae164bb47341ea93d11f5093cdf97a00c8db8Block Operator
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