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 2118311 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2119697 epoch_slot_no: 2897 block_no: 2118211 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 8808 time: 2019-01-27 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc038a6dfd15086bdc72489a7a7dca99a95b1d6488f50ab9c20b0013a424d4f08Block Operator
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