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 2213423 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2214808 epoch_slot_no: 11608 block_no: 2213319 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1501 time: 2019-02-18 14:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7f4a7a4419443819d2c4185bf10ef18f96ad67ebb3434d21fdf5ff4a2d8a77deBlock Operator
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