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 2190203 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2191587 epoch_slot_no: 9987 block_no: 2190100 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-13 05:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe45a33378cf15135aadedfdfb4143bd5d1544d1f059a7e3a06a542e4dd36d231Block Operator
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