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 2214101 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2215486 epoch_slot_no: 12286 block_no: 2213997 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1935 time: 2019-02-18 18:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x602768e605ae1e2300ff94f65562e18b3194e49d43cd3e0a97f7c7bf974f85e8Block Operator
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