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 2218570 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2219955 epoch_slot_no: 16755 block_no: 2218466 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-02-19 18:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfcdec7cdcdf2666687c7168ec7bc75078bd05d3bf689b9c306eb5bed99d9f123Block Operator
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