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 2200798 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2202184 epoch_slot_no: 20584 block_no: 2200695 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1170 time: 2019-02-15 16:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb18e3727c1afb1f78bb2586334d269a7da20cea37e58681776adde62ea5b14d7Block Operator
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