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 2180221 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2181605 epoch_slot_no: 5 block_no: 2180118 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4845 time: 2019-02-10 21:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x64d2aab9809cd3866091254aedcff1400df93dcd16ca7455e487d0ea7bf50a90Block Operator
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