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 2182940 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2184324 epoch_slot_no: 2724 block_no: 2182837 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1353 time: 2019-02-11 12:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a19f46c8ef9d53a85a775c74012d111fcf5022a077e45edc26d07b4cbd3541cBlock Operator
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