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 2194025 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2195411 epoch_slot_no: 13811 block_no: 2193922 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2019-02-14 02:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d82deff0c687e336f5e2047c2df379ae4397fc025658b125ca4c0d0c50b3fa2Block Operator
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