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 2180335 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2181719 epoch_slot_no: 119 block_no: 2180232 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1024 time: 2019-02-10 22:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4572a5edb4b53df5c657a3430fd359eb3a92e9f6d8ba287532482a98ff48d593Block Operator
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