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 2213158 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2214543 epoch_slot_no: 11343 block_no: 2213054 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1727 time: 2019-02-18 12:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e8cb7f1268700f3bd509403a0d07f94e7b04feb065d38f35c90a7728a70e148Block Operator
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