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 2187667 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2189051 epoch_slot_no: 7451 block_no: 2187564 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-02-12 15:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x184edf3a21a052573cfda5cca26ae6ef9dd8b56daa19e5695ed5103e63a38f8cBlock Operator
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