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 2218321 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2219706 epoch_slot_no: 16506 block_no: 2218217 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2019-02-19 17:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfd74815a526d27168c20a9a07df10f1132e282340a694d3f3bce8b3ebbfdba2cBlock Operator
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