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 2184584 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2185968 epoch_slot_no: 4368 block_no: 2184481 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1430 time: 2019-02-11 22:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd440d542afae93f9a69ef67d7a371bd1d6fb709de0d105ee71201200efb51c6cBlock Operator
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