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 2218988 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2220373 epoch_slot_no: 17173 block_no: 2218884 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1516 time: 2019-02-19 21:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ee3214757d6a7f6eb96b4dbc9efa859395c4b7f7e07a54583bc08938cd6c134Block Operator
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