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 2187524 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2188908 epoch_slot_no: 7308 block_no: 2187421 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2019-02-12 14:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc997bb3a651667a595f454c4b0288b25894ec0be566c83d5f681f1f54b13d70cBlock Operator
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