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 2218034 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2219419 epoch_slot_no: 16219 block_no: 2217930 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-02-19 15:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2d5695996ee8d018229ff947fa6a9fc97d98a21f2bc948f4a30670340f871635Block Operator
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