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 2218424 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2219809 epoch_slot_no: 16609 block_no: 2218320 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-02-19 18:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x473f2b4a90f65962b9033336a73492ac88371d29f102896d685c241823732d37Block Operator
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