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 2213951 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2215336 epoch_slot_no: 12136 block_no: 2213847 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-02-18 17:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3248961c3adb49dbd37d18e4ebdf3c8dbf40366c80465f8c5aa6be8e5215b806Block Operator
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