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 2186504 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2187888 epoch_slot_no: 6288 block_no: 2186401 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1349 time: 2019-02-12 08:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x84555282bee2d6b4e90932e6c35eaed632d304933ad233ee365fc07fa68d080cBlock Operator
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