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 2185162 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2186546 epoch_slot_no: 4946 block_no: 2185059 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1077 time: 2019-02-12 01:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd94907ef4d504e9a4b339b486482baebad3644bbaeda91911c4a7420a07cbfebBlock Operator
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