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 2189438 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2190822 epoch_slot_no: 9222 block_no: 2189335 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 997 time: 2019-02-13 00:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2acd7226b6a3a81f22d1bd6aea9f604074b7aafa3a2de7dca614faacd90a8cbfBlock Operator
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