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 2218031 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2219416 epoch_slot_no: 16216 block_no: 2217927 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1172 time: 2019-02-19 15:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7230036e2bdcebb5cab31cd1abedfa3826e77977594a5e7fc378361f9d4c9bddBlock Operator
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