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 2179682 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2181067 epoch_slot_no: 21067 block_no: 2179580 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1202 time: 2019-02-10 18:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf076ff7245c18361dddf3b5fc14abc0cc19a4e21f7993c11c809f778a10d72d8Block Operator
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