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 2197330 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2198716 epoch_slot_no: 17116 block_no: 2197227 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-02-14 20:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf2398ff736f2bcf74cc06ec326f91e13cb383c6a95c472d5e271a245196fc78fBlock Operator
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