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 2190223 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2191607 epoch_slot_no: 10007 block_no: 2190120 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1485 time: 2019-02-13 05:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc31e1874b38a661a229fef3d2bc8ecd18a0606cfd7e2b5eb7bfa754f326821e1Block Operator
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