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 2187208 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2188592 epoch_slot_no: 6992 block_no: 2187105 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1348 time: 2019-02-12 12:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x18e7f6b437b1f3015f598b19ee02b5b7a72fa3035a432f0364b1b04fa447b856Block Operator
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