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 2189053 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2190437 epoch_slot_no: 8837 block_no: 2188950 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1566 time: 2019-02-12 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe01197c8a07f790f2fba29dbb8d9c40d2299b9ef26381301f1bcfc6f31b31bd1Block Operator
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