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 2200688 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2202074 epoch_slot_no: 20474 block_no: 2200585 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1022 time: 2019-02-15 15:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd09d79a518e0953830220d7cf9d4b3fd25d96cb5c65e37007c872ba21b1323dbBlock Operator
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