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 2188206 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2189590 epoch_slot_no: 7990 block_no: 2188103 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-02-12 18:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x793d8c4cedcf68d3f6af0974ba9e7989a763ef05903528b1cb3a208ce41000b9Block Operator
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