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 2214025 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2215410 epoch_slot_no: 12210 block_no: 2213921 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1444 time: 2019-02-18 17:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8fc2d60abd8f7af2250ee0a689bd64da256db9337d083a328997a896f6dc2009Block Operator
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