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 2199521 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2200907 epoch_slot_no: 19307 block_no: 2199418 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-02-15 09:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4db87c68fa35e41746779b3b04cbb7e772c419b89ba1c502ba91359729dbe94dBlock Operator
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