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 2119030 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2120416 epoch_slot_no: 3616 block_no: 2118930 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2104 time: 2019-01-27 17:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a7b15fbccf0accd27ce65c5170e8aff929015a7cb2912545339d0236f4e1713Block Operator
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