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 2178254 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2179639 epoch_slot_no: 19639 block_no: 2178152 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1573 time: 2019-02-10 10:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ae3624b05c11d526888343ac385df544d09176b6f12a56f20e29482785e6a99Block Operator
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