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 2185312 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2186696 epoch_slot_no: 5096 block_no: 2185209 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2019-02-12 02:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7f14201abc3cbdc1938210f48074d5adcfa7f42ca9a0294ada3ae7eea5b1922fBlock Operator
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