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 2214714 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2216099 epoch_slot_no: 12899 block_no: 2214610 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-18 21:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x87b999ee04f6f024857cd44d6ca9f03b92c7542756d33b58442c22842c56d4c6Block Operator
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