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 2192143 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2193527 epoch_slot_no: 11927 block_no: 2192040 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-13 16:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x650e3e0fda66a1b2aaa726acce6459b56a1b5ff23f90fbf7dcd0b7014946e1adBlock Operator
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