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 2184733 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2186117 epoch_slot_no: 4517 block_no: 2184630 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1348 time: 2019-02-11 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbcf7b43ffb35ed91135367c91c93975cd2ebb8f2d41f0b5a02b83ac36a042717Block Operator
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