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 2201215 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2202601 epoch_slot_no: 21001 block_no: 2201112 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1125 time: 2019-02-15 18:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x17dd49cf129ccfc763b4c514348c231cf85a4a5b38b8bcb4d74a5a943ea94b8bBlock Operator
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