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 2201032 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2202418 epoch_slot_no: 20818 block_no: 2200929 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1978 time: 2019-02-15 17:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x27af7c0ab363f966c81c885a3c597ee44f2c05091c68d63e62c2eec6211fca19Block Operator
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