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 2200062 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2201448 epoch_slot_no: 19848 block_no: 2199959 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1392 time: 2019-02-15 12:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe0534f66175a65e9188a7ed121b4434c4210fc9036d78847d35a8f7049078cbdBlock Operator
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