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 2189772 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2191156 epoch_slot_no: 9556 block_no: 2189669 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1387 time: 2019-02-13 02:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe84a2fddb58cab32ae57ae344857930f2c336ddf17c8949dd43e2c43b4c1e0e0Block Operator
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