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 2178773 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2180158 epoch_slot_no: 20158 block_no: 2178671 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1708 time: 2019-02-10 13:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf9508513991713205a8e5b5796d4f1aec3a3a7988b3dc4f290c80be37856290cBlock Operator
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