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 2218122 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2219507 epoch_slot_no: 16307 block_no: 2218018 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1176 time: 2019-02-19 16:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a2fc60096b193651041cf713710d0af7f03e7b60481d809b0134f104ad5f0feBlock Operator
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