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 2218605 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2219990 epoch_slot_no: 16790 block_no: 2218501 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1073 time: 2019-02-19 19:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x200924490ff1247ebab84e32aadf85b95266eaff573ca2e4a6c2822dfe6088e0Block Operator
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