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 2201623 Details
Epoch: 101 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2203009 epoch_slot_no: 21409 block_no: 2201520 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-15 20:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0789062695e3b566f35bd9bc43e1cee9b13e419476ad31dbefea72c95b5ab35fBlock Operator
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