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 2218401 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2219786 epoch_slot_no: 16586 block_no: 2218297 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1331 time: 2019-02-19 17:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc923f1af74ccf721895b8b145fc1561864e0918a8ee70ece5b7055966f037301Block Operator
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