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 2185302 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2186686 epoch_slot_no: 5086 block_no: 2185199 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2801 time: 2019-02-12 02:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x78b2cadccd0416a051ed92084d961b3ff5b2de485d83477e240fa507778d8b3eBlock Operator
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