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 2218654 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2220039 epoch_slot_no: 16839 block_no: 2218550 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2076 time: 2019-02-19 19:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc4f0a63875211455e2065b22fc83ed60319702f4207a666613afb7294b5fa7eeBlock Operator
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