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 2198054 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2199440 epoch_slot_no: 17840 block_no: 2197951 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4464 time: 2019-02-15 00:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc9c6bed300a7f43ae36ac7875aa4db9c664cb3c3047283461b843649211b16f3Block Operator
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