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 2118521 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2119907 epoch_slot_no: 3107 block_no: 2118421 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1388 time: 2019-01-27 15:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4fdeea4b3913640c48f05af3b10371d004fe60b61515fa7a80d06882e6185faaBlock Operator
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