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 2186373 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2187757 epoch_slot_no: 6157 block_no: 2186270 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2019-02-12 07:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7285d17c04d2b9670d2a80c6d8160c1ee17bf30c9f944059f8e9f295c488455aBlock Operator
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