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 2182219 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2183603 epoch_slot_no: 2003 block_no: 2182116 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3863 time: 2019-02-11 08:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb623b6a09972b9176fefa1c3d4446dcbd60ae58ce5b5c8df52c6492eb7d4e256Block Operator
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