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 2179783 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2181168 epoch_slot_no: 21168 block_no: 2179681 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-10 19:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x784fed4e81a438aadb13fb7fe5746dfbaef7cffe0e6985b71f65ecd5d19623ffBlock Operator
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