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 2196973 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2198359 epoch_slot_no: 16759 block_no: 2196870 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-02-14 18:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa87a9d79a3be9ca71a4d5d76caa131bbaa5eaff17c4c543f30a97959800e0439Block Operator
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