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 2181313 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2182697 epoch_slot_no: 1097 block_no: 2181210 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1390 time: 2019-02-11 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x50421b9e4a24c959b66b5853ac1a06e31cc59836af33fd46d83e6279d3ed751cBlock Operator
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