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 2214530 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2215915 epoch_slot_no: 12715 block_no: 2214426 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-02-18 20:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcf166d2ab71c4c32c52c5f0a3084bdcdb480669c545b91939844b1cada1ef6f1Block Operator
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