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 2182673 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2184057 epoch_slot_no: 2457 block_no: 2182570 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1000 time: 2019-02-11 11:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x30597f6bc6d4eea0dce12416a62d7488271576022daf0376bde1a7d92ab82a55Block Operator
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