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 2190705 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2192089 epoch_slot_no: 10489 block_no: 2190602 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1379 time: 2019-02-13 08:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d980b38def236e7b9285b6db705a8e2bf3b041202b25ec6615306450b0bd7b9Block Operator
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