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 2196048 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2197434 epoch_slot_no: 15834 block_no: 2195945 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1706 time: 2019-02-14 13:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd11b0572b46c020da7053414f00f2e4e57616e2361f81201a74c24e0ca5e6b24Block Operator
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