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 2117560 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2118946 epoch_slot_no: 2146 block_no: 2117460 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2300 time: 2019-01-27 09:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x82a4a278757ce1222befe5a8158bc1a8df97f4310ad1f8e3a328be7b698cb167Block Operator
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