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 2192506 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2193890 epoch_slot_no: 12290 block_no: 2192403 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6095 time: 2019-02-13 18:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x68d752bbc02dbb9a7b2f0e7d338abe7b7d2f264100786ff1df391db7e3fee2a4Block Operator
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