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 2194282 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2195668 epoch_slot_no: 14068 block_no: 2194179 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1315 time: 2019-02-14 03:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7e1872426798c0a204ee7ed582851af1adb3a7b516f8e0e2a611fe4638b6d561Block Operator
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