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 2201472 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2202858 epoch_slot_no: 21258 block_no: 2201369 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1350 time: 2019-02-15 19:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x80c38662e9baa0e1846e02e0a2d8761545a0bb0fe12a1b36b297f00005b09593Block Operator
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