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 2198401 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2199787 epoch_slot_no: 18187 block_no: 2198298 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 993 time: 2019-02-15 02:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0ff25826aef0f0919ae70aa297d0e07eb5b95814f65ad50dadda960d6bb5c9d3Block Operator
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