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 2181641 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2183025 epoch_slot_no: 1425 block_no: 2181538 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1602 time: 2019-02-11 05:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7da959d67b43921e78ebfb184792f2131258e5c20cc266cd5d0892cc93ebd9eaBlock Operator
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