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 2194737 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2196123 epoch_slot_no: 14523 block_no: 2194634 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 962 time: 2019-02-14 06:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdd665f4e864f7340524f69a14f9de4772e6f86cd262891a3c1117007ed62d9b5Block Operator
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