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 2188442 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2189826 epoch_slot_no: 8226 block_no: 2188339 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1586 time: 2019-02-12 19:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9900d408a7fd916df2d1dc68d5420d60f99edc5ad07bfa7b020c8454b2e85969Block Operator
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