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 2213093 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2214478 epoch_slot_no: 11278 block_no: 2212989 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-18 12:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd0b21d98e356007b060315a429fa0eca082a054e7a79a7346f28e59fc78a8c08Block Operator
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