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 2187430 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2188814 epoch_slot_no: 7214 block_no: 2187327 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1651 time: 2019-02-12 13:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf037c4b36909d2b86b0c55bbc96e334b74732c16d5de1516600eb1cb2edbaffBlock Operator
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