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 2191213 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2192597 epoch_slot_no: 10997 block_no: 2191110 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1573 time: 2019-02-13 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xce85155498e95f0b8849700592d2a5a5a0ed1c892cf78ab9f8ee30a141ebe667Block Operator
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