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 2180747 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2182131 epoch_slot_no: 531 block_no: 2180644 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3566 time: 2019-02-11 00:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc41c81cc64b4380c49b875294752a593621eccf0659cf6795db45041681be3dbBlock Operator
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