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 2184666 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2186050 epoch_slot_no: 4450 block_no: 2184563 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-02-11 22:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x09286f56aac7451ccbbeaac5822d714eb8a515bf86281108dd62b480bbb7d76aBlock Operator
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