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 2187393 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2188777 epoch_slot_no: 7177 block_no: 2187290 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1497 time: 2019-02-12 13:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc433caa9dd2f6dd860ad86106f555c25c1f3cd2b75f107ab398e5198c9ae2b3eBlock Operator
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