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 2191873 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2193257 epoch_slot_no: 11657 block_no: 2191770 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 993 time: 2019-02-13 14:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x379ea3f82ecc6cb7ea683cb08913d4c5f8a85c686abf49462ed82d836f196e2eBlock Operator
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