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 2118558 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2119944 epoch_slot_no: 3144 block_no: 2118458 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1027 time: 2019-01-27 15:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x09d416bcc8ff32391e56f0ec2e2df4a075312b5898b31124f51cf8ee2d147537Block Operator
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