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 2193193 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2194577 epoch_slot_no: 12977 block_no: 2193090 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1888 time: 2019-02-13 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1484be2ec04ecec024ddf02fbe200ba6b1c041ace8074eb66db2596e4a24f916Block Operator
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