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 2193990 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2195376 epoch_slot_no: 13776 block_no: 2193887 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2430 time: 2019-02-14 02:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc7a02118d2219edb3309bc4495f78156cb0db45a609830cd8f77eb2e657cb1ccBlock Operator
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