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 2191836 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2193220 epoch_slot_no: 11620 block_no: 2191733 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1743 time: 2019-02-13 14:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7f223fcbff9045003b3be8838956c1812067cdb3b06229e4cf3c6f50fcf35f3dBlock Operator
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