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 2197332 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2198718 epoch_slot_no: 17118 block_no: 2197229 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1357 time: 2019-02-14 20:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdbb1254db18fbf5a8fdfacb034de860d70fdad481732b005d06cbdd3eb2f78dbBlock Operator
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