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 2184193 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2185577 epoch_slot_no: 3977 block_no: 2184090 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2113 time: 2019-02-11 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe3f41cb6baa70906b1fcec1920c7d7ac70fce823e14c4ef9601686d4f53cd911Block Operator
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