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 2181343 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2182727 epoch_slot_no: 1127 block_no: 2181240 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1033 time: 2019-02-11 04:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x93b8273ac65eef571d58cb5d3458b3806478bf550862d9792667008cb313fcacBlock Operator
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