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 2187724 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2189108 epoch_slot_no: 7508 block_no: 2187621 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3450 time: 2019-02-12 15:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa4f5e5497fc5c0bc0d7d46d58b13a0bbc41c91e6bfc3028e0db57fe76fc0774Block Operator
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