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 2196101 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2197487 epoch_slot_no: 15887 block_no: 2195998 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1893 time: 2019-02-14 14:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8bbff972957960ad821a49f496b7d989d0d96cbf6d148537111a68c5c8bdd4fbBlock Operator
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