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 2178743 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2180128 epoch_slot_no: 20128 block_no: 2178641 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1473 time: 2019-02-10 13:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x56978bf793eddc0109c3698537dd1cfa0a5b510d7dccc60207f74ec2c799fa26Block Operator
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