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 2197763 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2199149 epoch_slot_no: 17549 block_no: 2197660 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-14 23:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6e94121ee2fc6ca1ef5851f6a8d672c5786685d02a0994bde97f36a94dd1b1dbBlock Operator
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