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 2198278 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2199664 epoch_slot_no: 18064 block_no: 2198175 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-15 02:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x21c95a4b12d6cebcc35f79607f9348ea4f5f939b6025ef382d9b5a2f7b3e5841Block Operator
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