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 2178702 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2180087 epoch_slot_no: 20087 block_no: 2178600 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1022 time: 2019-02-10 13:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x577820a1dff3dfd96a21c668b8dc35eeb61f3b4b82ded3c2b5a64db0a44d3f92Block Operator
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