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 2191831 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2193215 epoch_slot_no: 11615 block_no: 2191728 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 997 time: 2019-02-13 14:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2f5d503858f52ee854a8e8930f82df6e3a7493edfd547a938ac4ca669238e602Block Operator
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