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 2186731 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2188115 epoch_slot_no: 6515 block_no: 2186628 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1077 time: 2019-02-12 09:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6be510941cb6c3cb5602c99b641307961f0a9cb3574a50ca926da04518676e19Block Operator
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