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 2183113 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2184497 epoch_slot_no: 2897 block_no: 2183010 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1933 time: 2019-02-11 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa304e6c358b41a61521b9a66b9cf07c08e024450b3e4961e081ac7c7c1cf7cdBlock Operator
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