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 2198988 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2200374 epoch_slot_no: 18774 block_no: 2198885 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-15 06:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xda871154654c52b0b306e9cf77eaf4f7375a3763d0cc12bf8cc095224dfcbe5aBlock Operator
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