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 2117570 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2118956 epoch_slot_no: 2156 block_no: 2117470 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1025 time: 2019-01-27 09:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x629707d81ba0214c283d134b6411b84c88aed5df7af3f90d2d63cb607a8038daBlock Operator
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