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 2188333 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2189717 epoch_slot_no: 8117 block_no: 2188230 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1712 time: 2019-02-12 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf0325db1ff360c38483878c78a7148754b932fa3357911408a3ae0e8eabbf117Block Operator
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