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 2195538 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2196924 epoch_slot_no: 15324 block_no: 2195435 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 962 time: 2019-02-14 10:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9946102571be255577a26c583a8415740e1180a0a2cbf4320acb4b62399d91b6Block Operator
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