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 2119451 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2120837 epoch_slot_no: 4037 block_no: 2119351 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1217 time: 2019-01-27 20:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x74021cdb8c5cf5cc84fc9930ac7905a473dbab4af21a8d40b3ac4a17081769fbBlock Operator
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