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 2214377 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2215762 epoch_slot_no: 12562 block_no: 2214273 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1108 time: 2019-02-18 19:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xda3401a5b91655f5880cede2044614d6d6946d996861bd8bf6c16015469ab9afBlock Operator
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