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 2218181 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2219566 epoch_slot_no: 16366 block_no: 2218077 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1352 time: 2019-02-19 16:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f48044cf5f35627054a468d7a63f54d43c42f24c922901b1f859309934bc300Block Operator
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