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 2218780 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2220165 epoch_slot_no: 16965 block_no: 2218676 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 985 time: 2019-02-19 19:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9675ada93a13768f2bc76f6d3e90068fb7b564e6d6003996f6a96fb7d4c947f8Block Operator
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