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 2194211 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2195597 epoch_slot_no: 13997 block_no: 2194108 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 988 time: 2019-02-14 03:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8d1592b98bd7f45c666f34e22fe1b838e9a2f6b4a585cc473163aa50b88c7482Block Operator
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