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 2197511 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2198897 epoch_slot_no: 17297 block_no: 2197408 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1753 time: 2019-02-14 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x83a3f32108b3e6cb6993245298f1f6cbce8c9aba05d236ec6b74bbb6f98995a8Block Operator
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