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 2218347 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2219732 epoch_slot_no: 16532 block_no: 2218243 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1356 time: 2019-02-19 17:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xca92f11aa2aafebf21e800f598e62c2d6a24c327ab67b1ba2ee9ffde04c94222Block Operator
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