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 2197360 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2198746 epoch_slot_no: 17146 block_no: 2197257 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 989 time: 2019-02-14 21:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x633a0b7b22ebb7d6c3945c82599a121391240cbb13ff8cfbd109be19711eeb7fBlock Operator
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