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 2179152 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2180537 epoch_slot_no: 20537 block_no: 2179050 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1572 time: 2019-02-10 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x75096273b576df50bf599d4e3c6eb797da36141e9682c3ae267d17ea731cea0bBlock Operator
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