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 2199323 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2200709 epoch_slot_no: 19109 block_no: 2199220 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 956 time: 2019-02-15 07:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8cf446cb401e7467dce260e740f808c92a9d6afed633ca5299167f2c7b037f5eBlock Operator
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