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 2194514 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2195900 epoch_slot_no: 14300 block_no: 2194411 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1081 time: 2019-02-14 05:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab777997fed889017e1d1be65e9af1e1436ada177aa1263b60f792c95a08d634Block Operator
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