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 2214102 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2215487 epoch_slot_no: 12287 block_no: 2213998 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1934 time: 2019-02-18 18:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe33b72a6899775418572cf754b7f6cc9e0d5eced56d10a89a2ac7bdc8932d9fBlock Operator
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