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 2188493 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2189877 epoch_slot_no: 8277 block_no: 2188390 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1327 time: 2019-02-12 19:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd05d6c18502244266e9a6a5e7a9298fc229c6e9cfd3c5b93984da0e328b6a708Block Operator
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