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 2199943 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2201329 epoch_slot_no: 19729 block_no: 2199840 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2151 time: 2019-02-15 11:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x561032d17ce3285132db289983e4154d9f8c69319aeb4691d3ea8914b13fca0aBlock Operator
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