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 2185628 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2187012 epoch_slot_no: 5412 block_no: 2185525 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2019-02-12 03:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9afc003af57c75e93a71b7cf00c33449f2229584080d6c2046e0f540d1eff2f0Block Operator
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