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 2193366 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2194750 epoch_slot_no: 13150 block_no: 2193263 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2019-02-13 22:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3b58ed4208b86a0c530abe2e6bc6cfcd7733c4bbe4f75d03ed7d4a2ec3d96c0aBlock Operator
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