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 2187858 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2189242 epoch_slot_no: 7642 block_no: 2187755 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-02-12 16:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f69693e3252bdad9e2621f2cecd7ac4891539fd5a11b04e3a7ddd712219c00cBlock Operator
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