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 2189814 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2191198 epoch_slot_no: 9598 block_no: 2189711 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1463 time: 2019-02-13 03:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x30c4b27b0dba74c7444b8a17a8c3cef8dcdaeb35d2cd42e9ca559b48e48f6d12Block Operator
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