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 2185633 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2187017 epoch_slot_no: 5417 block_no: 2185530 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6413 time: 2019-02-12 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x306bd0f71d1213b5e15b1d9a71192073990231937d33b9d8cf2121c9940e067dBlock Operator
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