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 2194811 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2196197 epoch_slot_no: 14597 block_no: 2194708 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7587 time: 2019-02-14 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4dfb00e29b59d3a61dca033e070c9ea1d75c4cf03c8f6bc8a3e67957b7f2870dBlock Operator
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