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 2118320 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2119706 epoch_slot_no: 2906 block_no: 2118220 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4254 time: 2019-01-27 13:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5050386544430a808616758e08d89b8a509eaf09b99a410147d0c4ae094272d6Block Operator
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