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 2214587 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2215972 epoch_slot_no: 12772 block_no: 2214483 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-18 20:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe5ebba03e61a422bf285778ce8f57dd677ff22a3915f1ce03b21e25be671b70dBlock Operator
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