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 2189596 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2190980 epoch_slot_no: 9380 block_no: 2189493 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-13 01:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8476d9038d644df2e83bda97ce5a96ac2a579299e8dbb47f5f11363037699a3cBlock Operator
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