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 2212926 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2214311 epoch_slot_no: 11111 block_no: 2212822 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-18 11:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd360704bd716503bb443d42cd3af58b4b544d8ebc77a61a28846030ba64a8173Block Operator
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