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 2185145 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2186529 epoch_slot_no: 4929 block_no: 2185042 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1262 time: 2019-02-12 01:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x10ba30ee046fe5ad45284a27bdcf679243fc0f834c2d1510c5b890d1846db7bdBlock Operator
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