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 2198850 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2200236 epoch_slot_no: 18636 block_no: 2198747 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 989 time: 2019-02-15 05:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x79039b45760880988208bfaf5b21a4386eb1dd6d25f96b62a4d414aae0312579Block Operator
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