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 2182307 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2183691 epoch_slot_no: 2091 block_no: 2182204 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1115 time: 2019-02-11 09:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5562dad2eeede138071155056f8d9618a401998217f26735ec6944897ae7ba06Block Operator
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