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 2179296 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2180681 epoch_slot_no: 20681 block_no: 2179194 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2021 time: 2019-02-10 16:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc15d15a07eab9649f689652713d99d880ed681aa9fbe4e2e2a845110df8ca11Block Operator
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