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 2191573 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2192957 epoch_slot_no: 11357 block_no: 2191470 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2288 time: 2019-02-13 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6475e40d2975246ac580257de4da3caea583a38e5f5276e54f6f1ac3507a23dbBlock Operator
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