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 2180233 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2181617 epoch_slot_no: 17 block_no: 2180130 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2108 time: 2019-02-10 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc6ee144869cfd04e80d05bcfb40260c1ada0d65829be79bd590a0fadc62bcf37Block Operator
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