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 2193262 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2194646 epoch_slot_no: 13046 block_no: 2193159 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-02-13 22:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x96b2d66aaa0cdfd273b5eb4456f638b45679d97a53b42323cfa776f88d79d262Block Operator
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