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 2213308 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2214693 epoch_slot_no: 11493 block_no: 2213204 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1079 time: 2019-02-18 13:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4b379938b330b69466c86b6a4c50afa533ff0eb72595d8158a106ad65acfccaeBlock Operator
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