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 2193394 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2194778 epoch_slot_no: 13178 block_no: 2193291 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-02-13 22:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe3fc1118e0943fb98d25161dffc803a8cc6fc1b2554af5bfe787dca6381d6dc1Block Operator
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