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 2180774 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2182158 epoch_slot_no: 558 block_no: 2180671 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1033 time: 2019-02-11 00:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf7ff59c43a1442502d3776c29d6d3637558ec748a2b5b9abe60cf102d74d7cf9Block Operator
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