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 2190014 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2191398 epoch_slot_no: 9798 block_no: 2189911 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 989 time: 2019-02-13 04:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x737fe6c71a10b84e84aba0bff03c5836d1a61cecca164160c8811a9f10ead33bBlock Operator
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