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 2190830 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2192214 epoch_slot_no: 10614 block_no: 2190727 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1391 time: 2019-02-13 08:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5bac8ae5c9444331c3a4c99356a2701b8294d37b47f20493433283e6277629e9Block Operator
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