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 2212384 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2213769 epoch_slot_no: 10569 block_no: 2212280 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1391 time: 2019-02-18 08:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0cb8787c8e1262f00e32a1f1b339aa8b30fa4daab9c259f5ccbc6c075541bd92Block Operator
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