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 2179639 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2181024 epoch_slot_no: 21024 block_no: 2179537 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1178 time: 2019-02-10 18:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x27c642a5ac0b558c1bd3ab97c20f6a8983c074da943b91b14e56ad73809cf0edBlock Operator
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