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 2196793 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2198179 epoch_slot_no: 16579 block_no: 2196690 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-02-14 17:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe31e14532a58a94b5326bea0b9a45ffc8afad72732faadfda8d57f4c44cd713cBlock Operator
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