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 2180368 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2181752 epoch_slot_no: 152 block_no: 2180265 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1858 time: 2019-02-10 22:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x02ab935b0cb0f1724277d8e24ec1d8996b94be9c096b3033e0e42cadb4a0ff49Block Operator
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