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 2195825 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2197211 epoch_slot_no: 15611 block_no: 2195722 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-02-14 12:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc99c976b36701630d366e8e98637ccae28e89dbbae20f148b75045f048f14e32Block Operator
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