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 2196001 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2197387 epoch_slot_no: 15787 block_no: 2195898 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2019-02-14 13:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8b5b5038201a070a56983fa68012f1ee17d0f8a1c463c6cc9f15b7bdee32602dBlock Operator
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