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 2212271 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2213656 epoch_slot_no: 10456 block_no: 2212167 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2549 time: 2019-02-18 07:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcf7af7ba0d777ea76ef40a027872bf3b10644f3d1b87253760814f9e09e3a1ebBlock Operator
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