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 2180568 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2181952 epoch_slot_no: 352 block_no: 2180465 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1082 time: 2019-02-10 23:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa28c1ea744a24c5a806a1e82203773a2b4d394be47623c3ae5e0c9c51d74f9e5Block Operator
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