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 2183473 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2184857 epoch_slot_no: 3257 block_no: 2183370 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2117 time: 2019-02-11 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe9d5bf924503913462ca2cb72e6cc28b91005232193187028ec2caec5e91adf9Block Operator
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