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 2119601 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2120987 epoch_slot_no: 4187 block_no: 2119501 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1390 time: 2019-01-27 21:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x965d5d1cb5dc214b977aafbf31634d89346fb9d8d65fe2aa6101e0e335023b8bBlock Operator
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