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 2201964 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2203349 epoch_slot_no: 149 block_no: 2201860 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1434 time: 2019-02-15 22:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x940374b62f5edea6454a47bd3c791656472c8cec1e50a77b5e0fc8c94fdb43ceBlock Operator
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