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 2185654 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2187038 epoch_slot_no: 5438 block_no: 2185551 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1577 time: 2019-02-12 03:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2504b7851bd861713d96775e33e6a6aabd7ccf8f1fd14def1bc9ecc287b64dafBlock Operator
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