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 2117800 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2119186 epoch_slot_no: 2386 block_no: 2117700 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1027 time: 2019-01-27 11:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3f1982f36cb669bfe56cf7b2b0febdbffea4e384c334ff08d62f082e55c80ca2Block Operator
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