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 2214644 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2216029 epoch_slot_no: 12829 block_no: 2214540 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1387 time: 2019-02-18 21:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x777afbdd4e195b032d0ff94373fb37f0a729c18cf4a6696c81f4eef1d57d5cdbBlock Operator
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