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 2200420 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2201806 epoch_slot_no: 20206 block_no: 2200317 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-02-15 14:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xba0eb294c031659c9f6eb84d6c5e2416d050efa8a95656c06892f093c070bc16Block Operator
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