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 2180868 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2182252 epoch_slot_no: 652 block_no: 2180765 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1119 time: 2019-02-11 01:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb328a49eefe26b9f84b9e63883fef26ae57b2b03376a6dd1e0024b757d423da9Block Operator
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