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 2185606 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2186990 epoch_slot_no: 5390 block_no: 2185503 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2019-02-12 03:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6a017e54e3ae080afc05c327b7ea42f94f342bf79d6034083be1700a4ec82f8aBlock Operator
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