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 2117887 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2119273 epoch_slot_no: 2473 block_no: 2117787 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1788 time: 2019-01-27 11:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x52dd6f64803ec46cf8f25e60ed5d5b1fed60d11de3fa329e78da247272d91f8cBlock Operator
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