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 2193063 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2194447 epoch_slot_no: 12847 block_no: 2192960 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-02-13 21:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc0c3e13db7c8b7b703f78cc22df8e6ce18fb7616f7568a67922923c6abb9b531Block Operator
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