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 2183412 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2184796 epoch_slot_no: 3196 block_no: 2183309 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1394 time: 2019-02-11 15:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a1c865edaa14a1c0de409e2380b1b44c3991f6f8ce962e554c96d0424be78d0Block Operator
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