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 2182638 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2184022 epoch_slot_no: 2422 block_no: 2182535 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 996 time: 2019-02-11 11:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ea4dc0e93cc71336c88196a9a763bb833a7c74aefe13b2eae329e20437127faBlock Operator
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