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 2193814 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2195200 epoch_slot_no: 13600 block_no: 2193711 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1073 time: 2019-02-14 01:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xecc0b7213f24f5d7e2b9a7976d5e83f44fd1517e2919bbd40b5366f065712c4cBlock Operator
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