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 2187627 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2189011 epoch_slot_no: 7411 block_no: 2187524 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1168 time: 2019-02-12 14:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4564a088c6007eb06b580deacfe7b1940198957a9689ec87dfd24e6a3549c763Block Operator
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