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 2200793 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2202179 epoch_slot_no: 20579 block_no: 2200690 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1383 time: 2019-02-15 16:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3dd907062e1a93068b4254c0cd96b9529093b2a0cae683ffa39f3599b3f78ff6Block Operator
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