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 2185738 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2187122 epoch_slot_no: 5522 block_no: 2185635 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2019-02-12 04:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0bad5e8b090f7bb32d5e37067589c5497f253f46045b663b70d99c57418da64dBlock Operator
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