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 2185745 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2187129 epoch_slot_no: 5529 block_no: 2185642 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 962 time: 2019-02-12 04:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x55b7b9ffdc7d5084399395040bb9db59a7d5afd6e7ff471e0c042f10d160b25bBlock Operator
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