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 2196728 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2198114 epoch_slot_no: 16514 block_no: 2196625 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 921 time: 2019-02-14 17:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x19b1dd7e7a4d3b202dcd0a8454b313f00d4b4c9023ffd8752322d47934cec7dcBlock Operator
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