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 2196893 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2198279 epoch_slot_no: 16679 block_no: 2196790 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 954 time: 2019-02-14 18:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e3beab920983af68420cf64e9f69a6b4585645036cec1d8fdbb7d9e19c08b3eBlock Operator
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