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 2181738 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2183122 epoch_slot_no: 1522 block_no: 2181635 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1530 time: 2019-02-11 06:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ab979e08408e22ea2b9d3c382e3f02f0d0d31c8748d6d2a3ff5edf283c70544Block Operator
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