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 2213336 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2214721 epoch_slot_no: 11521 block_no: 2213232 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1641 time: 2019-02-18 13:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2d6650e144b85955c963c248689fb3ae695fd498ef6897f329ede0f8e9496d53Block Operator
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