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 2188318 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2189702 epoch_slot_no: 8102 block_no: 2188215 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2339 time: 2019-02-12 18:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe3edbf3165f976192c2d43d7283bf81f6c72ab01ee25d4c4d2d9f4693292135cBlock Operator
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