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 2193917 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2195303 epoch_slot_no: 13703 block_no: 2193814 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1492 time: 2019-02-14 01:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x91d7d4449430199ab3cfca5f04a3d8e834ecda716045d0a01c7e3f20a3238b31Block Operator
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