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 2194210 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2195596 epoch_slot_no: 13996 block_no: 2194107 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3589 time: 2019-02-14 03:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa7513f7a2b5d56d8fbca2b5e2a8b67dc47ef84548256e14dbe68c58a6e12c8c1Block Operator
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