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 2183324 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2184708 epoch_slot_no: 3108 block_no: 2183221 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7727 time: 2019-02-11 15:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x82be35559a4abc02e167d822fe6d08ec27c1a91c3965506e37e7406faa72ba0bBlock Operator
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