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 2180362 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2181746 epoch_slot_no: 146 block_no: 2180259 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1213 time: 2019-02-10 22:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ea39cb1121d69b6129888b3ef32ca80d3339de409061b977f70f3f8177c25e0Block Operator
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