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 2195338 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2196724 epoch_slot_no: 15124 block_no: 2195235 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-02-14 09:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5db9d579a8a37ede36d18ac1af9669ada9c1d72b3392acaf5a1c5f03e5d22115Block Operator
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