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 2191538 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2192922 epoch_slot_no: 11322 block_no: 2191435 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 993 time: 2019-02-13 12:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x38616be9eaf5c82acbc7e97ec1600f99e7369499eea1a3aa387b0ed2e003d720Block Operator
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