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 2193736 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2195120 epoch_slot_no: 13520 block_no: 2193633 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3673 time: 2019-02-14 00:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf456bbb0f5ae063aa689e9a3f1b0d8190a7a213b08e0d5530dff24ae39db3630Block Operator
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