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 2182645 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2184029 epoch_slot_no: 2429 block_no: 2182542 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2019-02-11 11:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4de81c9bc2177ad9df699d1e649766c482b6bfeb5e1d3569e796aa3e5fa1b376Block Operator
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