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 2194768 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2196154 epoch_slot_no: 14554 block_no: 2194665 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-02-14 06:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x10efde9f6cf2609152c1fcfc1e8def3b93ad5fb1f4d7759ab019e331f38c6e29Block Operator
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