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 2180088 Details
Epoch: 100 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2181473 epoch_slot_no: 21473 block_no: 2179986 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 993 time: 2019-02-10 21:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b7519f71135682e1e01ec3383fe20180ec964f3d5a4d6b771d7e2797d3006ceBlock Operator
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