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 2185647 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2187031 epoch_slot_no: 5431 block_no: 2185544 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1286 time: 2019-02-12 03:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe11aa25da43e642188aff2664bc713d0f4e321d82a0abe1ed92fed64063966d6Block Operator
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