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 2117915 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2119301 epoch_slot_no: 2501 block_no: 2117815 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1000 time: 2019-01-27 11:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x75fbb044673636b1a1c79b2a50775f3a6177a828be04b21f3f370c650ac8d4ccBlock Operator
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