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 2218283 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2219668 epoch_slot_no: 16468 block_no: 2218179 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2411 time: 2019-02-19 17:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf6ac9af9c251fea5041335498e0ff6070bc0c397fec08b81e8b1b909a623d068Block Operator
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