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 2179014 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2180399 epoch_slot_no: 20399 block_no: 2178912 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1379 time: 2019-02-10 15:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3819e00ac5750690e9d8d41ce68353811622951d83832b7726b018eff1614266Block Operator
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