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 2199025 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2200411 epoch_slot_no: 18811 block_no: 2198922 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-02-15 06:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x54ce8d382fb6d293f14fd68142e1657756a7464e984d98dde6db509cf67a251cBlock Operator
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