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 2197711 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2199097 epoch_slot_no: 17497 block_no: 2197608 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1201 time: 2019-02-14 22:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa52a0d20fe0636ed18796adc82334c85c29f95cf77b05f9ad9be2282d5b10f51Block Operator
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