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 2201038 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2202424 epoch_slot_no: 20824 block_no: 2200935 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1351 time: 2019-02-15 17:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4fb2547f585fa509d6ad0c2c541ec7be1da0a0aa1dc0174b50d81d060e555ecdBlock Operator
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