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 2189311 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2190695 epoch_slot_no: 9095 block_no: 2189208 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-13 00:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd12d93115c6b8bcd963321ece60973e2d9e27760481cb9e1b503f536e022f2dfBlock Operator
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