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 2197718 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2199104 epoch_slot_no: 17504 block_no: 2197615 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2019-02-14 22:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa2dffadd4407ac1e9cc7d5d6c7744f7edbde03a9c9e4cce9458498d78d8a38ddBlock Operator
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