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 2117616 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2119002 epoch_slot_no: 2202 block_no: 2117516 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2019-01-27 09:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd7d7e2d8c52067cc38e5e98a0601ca6863d85f143a51b6cddad0a7b935555390Block Operator
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