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 2212398 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2213783 epoch_slot_no: 10583 block_no: 2212294 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1116 time: 2019-02-18 08:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7049d9a7a40a64a19ea15bedeb13569bee6d999f712bc5cda2c2ac0a93c4b12bBlock Operator
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