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 2194446 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2195832 epoch_slot_no: 14232 block_no: 2194343 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1565 time: 2019-02-14 04:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f5a64dbf5b1dd92c4dbf0fe36aeb2e6a4a93ad1e2e30fa9e167e9d1aaffb860Block Operator
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