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 2214686 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2216071 epoch_slot_no: 12871 block_no: 2214582 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1116 time: 2019-02-18 21:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xca8df02774e72fbffb4dc43ae29fba88c9c1b4db298a6e58346296f1d2c61686Block Operator
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