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 2212186 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2213571 epoch_slot_no: 10371 block_no: 2212082 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-02-18 07:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7f136826f2eda9a5ec180e6f4bc2caed695035c3be92906fae0b8a46d1b7e824Block Operator
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