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 2201525 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2202911 epoch_slot_no: 21311 block_no: 2201422 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2019-02-15 20:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8bb4d09e185581ee2174ba8f4141d85b9015b065e4d17df5ec64c80c1389ec9cBlock Operator
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