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 2214885 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2216270 epoch_slot_no: 13070 block_no: 2214781 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1718 time: 2019-02-18 22:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e9d580d5a34fd9176ac88de83b3dc94b508f20a3a3e8df9a8c6a239d1dc89d2Block Operator
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