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 2178649 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2180034 epoch_slot_no: 20034 block_no: 2178547 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-10 13:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2efcc991b216f175838ded1b0eed4febedd6e53540e390ad01024fff8333960fBlock Operator
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