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 2187740 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2189124 epoch_slot_no: 7524 block_no: 2187637 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1315 time: 2019-02-12 15:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4363d725f0f3bccac26cba3fb553cfbf86f059d0079f34c63867813c59fcef4fBlock Operator
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