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 2213944 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2215329 epoch_slot_no: 12129 block_no: 2213840 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 993 time: 2019-02-18 17:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x853faa278506543d61566ff6919aa47abd4cf8f1b7eaf047a194dc3a32c67d67Block Operator
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