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 2187252 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2188636 epoch_slot_no: 7036 block_no: 2187149 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1985 time: 2019-02-12 12:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfdb8cc612d5908aed233246b7ce231d50514d13d29f6ef57daa1b3fc8f44bbf9Block Operator
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