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 2186633 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2188017 epoch_slot_no: 6417 block_no: 2186530 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1172 time: 2019-02-12 09:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xadebd7e94a30300d575985d1a5ae39ebde295f9e8d9aada3e886dc8060d6de84Block Operator
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