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 2195710 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2197096 epoch_slot_no: 15496 block_no: 2195607 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1894 time: 2019-02-14 11:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x79ef4860312eb5be0b414f9625ccb8fe8e7c30f8ff540c956da9697c4f931eeaBlock Operator
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