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 2196257 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2197643 epoch_slot_no: 16043 block_no: 2196154 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4055 time: 2019-02-14 14:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x636d871c7eb9c54cce61e7007e15a2d3af501c9a7c227f277ccaf7f0d1759d75Block Operator
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