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 2180801 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2182185 epoch_slot_no: 585 block_no: 2180698 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2019-02-11 00:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb82355b1ba48cf27e95f305bbcca48ebeba7b3ab56a302e08fa61b0565e733b8Block Operator
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