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 2185275 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2186659 epoch_slot_no: 5059 block_no: 2185172 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2619 time: 2019-02-12 01:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1fc0a7cc11e901c053cf06c797dea4a90417747dc9824575f7905090adacf7f1Block Operator
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