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 2192251 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2193635 epoch_slot_no: 12035 block_no: 2192148 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 993 time: 2019-02-13 16:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x53f2868ade95f17a0f7b21baa35de4e69f4feef90253743627bacd0c102f772eBlock Operator
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