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 2189069 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2190453 epoch_slot_no: 8853 block_no: 2188966 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1112 time: 2019-02-12 22:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9584ff3574fb7e15215c99b21b856d950e301c1a7ac3967271ad6ff6b23c99eaBlock Operator
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