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 2189466 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2190850 epoch_slot_no: 9250 block_no: 2189363 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1354 time: 2019-02-13 01:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3bc10bd4ab5177ce0e2262aae992f33b7342c7e62ff9e2d4256f3037bbb33a8aBlock Operator
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