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 2182147 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2183531 epoch_slot_no: 1931 block_no: 2182044 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1390 time: 2019-02-11 08:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x02bb5dc099a1e7a64e7441cfe9de1997c3e3833cf228a66efb5b074b499ade55Block Operator
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