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 2190165 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2191549 epoch_slot_no: 9949 block_no: 2190062 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-02-13 05:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x287b18c277dba1b7d03717a4ee7c02df2629ec07f567855c763e6c74a1ddd1c1Block Operator
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