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 2195139 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2196525 epoch_slot_no: 14925 block_no: 2195036 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1770 time: 2019-02-14 08:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaf93c8df17c832645230e1a5dbb18576fdf211c22d147b590c5f8d148c5f2597Block Operator
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