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 2199490 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2200876 epoch_slot_no: 19276 block_no: 2199387 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1384 time: 2019-02-15 08:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa363b96a1b43e9d73f2e7a08334bbd913c7a57748526929044abaecba9177857Block Operator
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