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 2182509 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2183893 epoch_slot_no: 2293 block_no: 2182406 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1390 time: 2019-02-11 10:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xec9fb63d4da0ce1e7d1cada5be102f8c18ddc2661fda1ddde12a16a851ad8ca1Block Operator
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