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 2184274 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2185658 epoch_slot_no: 4058 block_no: 2184171 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 996 time: 2019-02-11 20:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcf2bcf343c07392cf7ff0d8fdbb5a0c58ffcee77c4bcb28d504105e7efcd3e7bBlock Operator
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