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 2100179 Details
Epoch: 97 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2101564 epoch_slot_no: 6364 block_no: 2100080 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1290 time: 2019-01-23 09:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3c59311d31a28909471a45b1eec04226c8ff39a6a519115c33e89a59a0c50232Block Operator
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