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 2187823 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2189207 epoch_slot_no: 7607 block_no: 2187720 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1418 time: 2019-02-12 16:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb2e015063a2c2228d5529bd710b683781ad7644c92fddaea1bec0b61d9f43c9dBlock Operator
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