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 2194049 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2195435 epoch_slot_no: 13835 block_no: 2193946 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1176 time: 2019-02-14 02:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x346ec1fdf465ea34784edee057845d28d440c15fa66916482457a89e8527d9dcBlock Operator
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