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 2191393 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2192777 epoch_slot_no: 11177 block_no: 2191290 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2648 time: 2019-02-13 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa53b90f982d4f3e33c1cfe57ccfb9e7d4cdd5607ac7eca22fe4262c067adf430Block Operator
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