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 2187825 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2189209 epoch_slot_no: 7609 block_no: 2187722 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-02-12 16:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b62e6c0dfeaedccf7660c514511aafe3ceb44d3792bc2fab6891f6099cc29d1Block Operator
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