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 2190163 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2191547 epoch_slot_no: 9947 block_no: 2190060 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1024 time: 2019-02-13 05:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd3e9d95b6366c1a5536cf63b417f1be2448f55f1950ae72a236e8fc91c70bd8Block Operator
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