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 2192507 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2193891 epoch_slot_no: 12291 block_no: 2192404 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 9845 time: 2019-02-13 18:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x76341ff7254f7ac508422284e693ff395bc8ae5d4f9616b768b16272499cbf5dBlock Operator
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