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 2118001 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2119387 epoch_slot_no: 2587 block_no: 2117901 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1435 time: 2019-01-27 12:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x661916c0093a987c73ae2c8939b57373cd5764588740b6a2b25af580bd1c6a05Block Operator
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