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 2179906 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2181291 epoch_slot_no: 21291 block_no: 2179804 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3913 time: 2019-02-10 20:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb177331a19aae1056db826d5f93ec8ed854649c380748ea722bfcd0b203c5e60Block Operator
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