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 2199351 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2200737 epoch_slot_no: 19137 block_no: 2199248 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1116 time: 2019-02-15 08:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x923c816018e7a680c8182a0211f96ee2e453c48607b597b178a7d1c5c0e7bf08Block Operator
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