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 2214059 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2215444 epoch_slot_no: 12244 block_no: 2213955 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-18 17:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xea5ca3fa20cfff46d8fd9a7c5cbf43006f08c3b78e96c3f5c6b380aacfe12f1cBlock Operator
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