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 2214206 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2215591 epoch_slot_no: 12391 block_no: 2214102 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-18 18:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc5b8a87c4838d9f22c3707ecf78c71747a8183d88ef9e37476a5a93648cec5afBlock Operator
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