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 2179904 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2181289 epoch_slot_no: 21289 block_no: 2179802 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3012 time: 2019-02-10 20:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4cdb7fd760ffac8f6d7b6a007b2874131a7157e4b45519f0288d39f6dfc803eBlock Operator
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