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 2195752 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2197138 epoch_slot_no: 15538 block_no: 2195649 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-02-14 12:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x27cc304c42fa7418ffda212012451221d24a935e2435945a4b77b8fccc7f0ecfBlock Operator
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