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 2185341 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2186725 epoch_slot_no: 5125 block_no: 2185238 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1266 time: 2019-02-12 02:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc88e1264d468d90f56f4814ba4450c28972f01e658841d61788d550e0a626765Block Operator
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