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 2199294 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2200680 epoch_slot_no: 19080 block_no: 2199191 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-15 07:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb83c43f6a9f2a4577af0994b2645d57866c7bb2c91d5a681c10ca16fc591596eBlock Operator
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