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 2213896 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2215281 epoch_slot_no: 12081 block_no: 2213792 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1388 time: 2019-02-18 16:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16a6d9fa22e8dc5467b7fe79ca8cb57f5b34384222c29801612a1e0984bd5174Block Operator
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