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 2178049 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2179434 epoch_slot_no: 19434 block_no: 2177947 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1350 time: 2019-02-10 09:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb7ebfaccf15f5f0986bfb2f703c7a1af228ba69770f39881788f488e3ba0c0e5Block Operator
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