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 2186652 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2188036 epoch_slot_no: 6436 block_no: 2186549 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-02-12 09:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc97ec9bc3cfe19378115061c1bf268cdcb644e25d4a0aeb4bf088d7163df102eBlock Operator
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