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 2218134 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2219519 epoch_slot_no: 16319 block_no: 2218030 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-02-19 16:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x905feb6855a9de4ca09e5262d89c7d70a0f7069449e9fb581b1d31d8b1753d4aBlock Operator
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