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 2195952 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2197338 epoch_slot_no: 15738 block_no: 2195849 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1356 time: 2019-02-14 13:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x74672e8211392d3c97a93e571bfc2e8df4a4d928e8907ae5a1e1d1fd96e89029Block Operator
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