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 2191680 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2193064 epoch_slot_no: 11464 block_no: 2191577 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2019-02-13 13:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x359e29d3729ab0704c38e868a4094fe6aa310212c2b81cadec6649f4ca67c293Block Operator
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