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 2180773 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2182157 epoch_slot_no: 557 block_no: 2180670 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3198 time: 2019-02-11 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9395a053ed0483f52895e544862eb233de625295e3a35f47117675df50f0776aBlock Operator
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