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 2185123 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2186507 epoch_slot_no: 4907 block_no: 2185020 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-02-12 01:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0bcc75c21c28f8ae3148faf92682061236d9a48359aad54b1c207951464e592aBlock Operator
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