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 2191973 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2193357 epoch_slot_no: 11757 block_no: 2191870 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-02-13 15:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb918a2b825c79e5c34f05139cb52b1b49b6979dd68f768d391ffe2287a3bbf5cBlock Operator
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