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 2196670 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2198056 epoch_slot_no: 16456 block_no: 2196567 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-02-14 17:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2cc535cc7d3fa16e5065ab1c7a141a21e745ab7d6ebc6a5ccc961a1e778cc5d3Block Operator
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