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 2194108 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2195494 epoch_slot_no: 13894 block_no: 2194005 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1319 time: 2019-02-14 02:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4d929af5fab799c520be4b2e36ac5580738d52fcf1dad8f9dc529484e22b7126Block Operator
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