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 2195891 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2197277 epoch_slot_no: 15677 block_no: 2195788 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1894 time: 2019-02-14 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4a86189041dd6e15f976623e6e66e5bceb6c7ffe7415133f0ccefc029a9c157bBlock Operator
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