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 2119762 Details
Epoch: 98 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2121148 epoch_slot_no: 4348 block_no: 2119662 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1573 time: 2019-01-27 21:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdc9cadce1f073f48623fab36c7b83fb8c2069b7f28ed7bfc6a1faf2e84e97435Block Operator
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