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 2199972 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2201358 epoch_slot_no: 19758 block_no: 2199869 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1207 time: 2019-02-15 11:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xebe14b6860893f25f067803dfc22fb5e43ae4e709142e946e94a99b1ee228e5eBlock Operator
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