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 2119290 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2120676 epoch_slot_no: 3876 block_no: 2119190 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1340 time: 2019-01-27 19:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4a7716f1beb993f91533677c374e67addc99c35786ee7b09e8635f54646c9db1Block Operator
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