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 2188153 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2189537 epoch_slot_no: 7937 block_no: 2188050 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1894 time: 2019-02-12 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbd1e97ac12258269d748ed62c20c4cb602df0a334495b9aa115667fe2d00f229Block Operator
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