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 2179691 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2181076 epoch_slot_no: 21076 block_no: 2179589 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1572 time: 2019-02-10 18:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x052632506ce9f5d8702ae24af3c6617ddd3741617ac09382c053298373286145Block Operator
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