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 2189345 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2190729 epoch_slot_no: 9129 block_no: 2189242 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1399 time: 2019-02-13 00:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x306a1d0dde02e2cba7852af90ba78a06119fc9ec5dcad78ad2ccdcf91a7bc83eBlock Operator
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