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 2180590 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2181974 epoch_slot_no: 374 block_no: 2180487 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1748 time: 2019-02-10 23:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x643f1782ed2f599366d78ed3b8b3d4d690a4a3b47380be7889534fcfa5cb2b09Block Operator
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