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 2188980 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2190364 epoch_slot_no: 8764 block_no: 2188877 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1930 time: 2019-02-12 22:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b77c5062859b89144e04c2af2b39485c9de349b843d8aa0cf64c21382d55d11Block Operator
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