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 2185095 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2186479 epoch_slot_no: 4879 block_no: 2184992 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1397 time: 2019-02-12 00:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4780521139657820966df6cedf41f81b36b11b4c3b20cb83895ad015cc30670aBlock Operator
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