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 2194991 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2196377 epoch_slot_no: 14777 block_no: 2194888 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1342 time: 2019-02-14 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2f8f85d7bab0211d25ea15cb70a6d9764d6ec1bf33c8f60ab5461db7474f1c71Block Operator
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