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 2179704 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2181089 epoch_slot_no: 21089 block_no: 2179602 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1022 time: 2019-02-10 18:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x98f30abd6ebbf0d74fb8567cdf2bf117a13393aea40c92c0f8bfafee890c99a5Block Operator
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