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 2182240 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2183624 epoch_slot_no: 2024 block_no: 2182137 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1000 time: 2019-02-11 08:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2f0c3c1d3e780cec88a4c37796db227083ceaa5fd19cf822de26a28f2af35514Block Operator
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