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 2179057 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2180442 epoch_slot_no: 20442 block_no: 2178955 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1079 time: 2019-02-10 15:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x395ea7ed7cb5f861ecaeadff97a2878ad66116937c629d0cd6d571ec8af65d75Block Operator
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