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 2118341 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2119727 epoch_slot_no: 2927 block_no: 2118241 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1937 time: 2019-01-27 14:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x99330e2ffca18feba02ad4b61a8e264009e491eb5e480ead6fd2859f6b81c8beBlock Operator
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