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 2188694 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2190078 epoch_slot_no: 8478 block_no: 2188591 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1176 time: 2019-02-12 20:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc02339f392fadc5b4d56e9203ee5e6564311c22ca5d8bc735aa5bf5bc23a3140Block Operator
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