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 2199302 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2200688 epoch_slot_no: 19088 block_no: 2199199 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-15 07:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3a966072218ea1939439b5e5f85f61fab379c544c32278e79ada8f5457d8b167Block Operator
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