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 2185635 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2187019 epoch_slot_no: 5419 block_no: 2185532 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1315 time: 2019-02-12 03:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd7579ba0079914c255db2648894a0f19004605a7c87035bebc2a28d45ae9fcbaBlock Operator
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