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 2186545 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2187929 epoch_slot_no: 6329 block_no: 2186442 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 954 time: 2019-02-12 08:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8a5aac409c0cca826661bcb9b825560e6f8cb25f7b156646e466e05d815c70cfBlock Operator
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