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 2181270 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2182654 epoch_slot_no: 1054 block_no: 2181167 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1205 time: 2019-02-11 03:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x205b8782bded7dcf28a7fa4130820561ce9de259dec930b52a88207206027726Block Operator
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