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 2213707 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2215092 epoch_slot_no: 11892 block_no: 2213603 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3762 time: 2019-02-18 15:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x643710bcb5d82079b34732a911243b3da96d8e8b3e46b348709a7226133fc35dBlock Operator
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