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 2117628 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2119014 epoch_slot_no: 2214 block_no: 2117528 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 996 time: 2019-01-27 10:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x99569da5cad56af24acee748d4ead2b1067b6bf4880cfb236f4f292ec76c8428Block Operator
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