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 2180637 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2182021 epoch_slot_no: 421 block_no: 2180534 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1395 time: 2019-02-11 00:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x84d6f96ccbbcc7b5c2b497a52b8cbd60d638764c557f3c33a081ba963481d7e2Block Operator
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