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 2182783 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2184167 epoch_slot_no: 2567 block_no: 2182680 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1390 time: 2019-02-11 12:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x32c33f73a4366c92dbe1f29ef1a3f3b63e64d0a7f7982588fe3a030dcd9cfa4eBlock Operator
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