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 2182267 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2183651 epoch_slot_no: 2051 block_no: 2182164 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1025 time: 2019-02-11 09:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb3aa65f5c2ed361ac473a022f74ed96bbf5ee0a54c127b59ff20ed4721a3637eBlock Operator
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