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 2213335 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2214720 epoch_slot_no: 11520 block_no: 2213231 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1116 time: 2019-02-18 13:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x287e9ee554aa97fafefb61e0a788cc8662de804fc2a6c4dc85c403fc2af06ad3Block Operator
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