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 2188416 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2189800 epoch_slot_no: 8200 block_no: 2188313 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2019-02-12 19:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc34440f5ca585370c01315e84520a60d4e3b1814ac5af60a583fc2ae7a87e636Block Operator
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