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 2183045 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2184429 epoch_slot_no: 2829 block_no: 2182942 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4812 time: 2019-02-11 13:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa3e0f786d0c0cf21792df2d0a7eeaeb0c4c85e0835ec815f4f4662c494a1330eBlock Operator
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