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 2200393 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2201779 epoch_slot_no: 20179 block_no: 2200290 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2291 time: 2019-02-15 13:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c2c0d4ef98c346813a1dde77e6407c5fc1c3cc6dbba327d62d0c48da04d0e88Block Operator
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