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 2188939 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2190323 epoch_slot_no: 8723 block_no: 2188836 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1929 time: 2019-02-12 22:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x962126cbd06de1232cf1404573c7b7c015ba9e8d3eca114bbe54827728e0604eBlock Operator
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