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 2198409 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2199795 epoch_slot_no: 18195 block_no: 2198306 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 997 time: 2019-02-15 02:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xca6f06f278d96021e8c838964e02b8a7e8ee2494b65e1f6ca5bd682dd8e15b88Block Operator
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