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 2213524 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2214909 epoch_slot_no: 11709 block_no: 2213420 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1739 time: 2019-02-18 14:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6dfb58d3a5cfa91a09e442cee9912155454ef475e57dd32e3570a9b65987404fBlock Operator
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