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 2181508 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2182892 epoch_slot_no: 1292 block_no: 2181405 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1033 time: 2019-02-11 04:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa4247438467070be30010fb0542a507bf1b3ebeb29f1fd77e55dd3def58e3f24Block Operator
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