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 2214276 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2215661 epoch_slot_no: 12461 block_no: 2214172 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1276 time: 2019-02-18 18:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd61a1eb218d864b28019088311c74d0817587f07c39f2a6d749648a44bf7c4ccBlock Operator
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