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 2212215 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2213600 epoch_slot_no: 10400 block_no: 2212111 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1550 time: 2019-02-18 07:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x87009ccac537d5596d64aa712f784b2c1a023232221042fca1aa5da5f2fb158bBlock Operator
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