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 2184914 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2186298 epoch_slot_no: 4698 block_no: 2184811 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1678 time: 2019-02-11 23:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcc2f826712af2dcca64fd5f9bb5565ba68a505323c2e7b9d813a62701431ae01Block Operator
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