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 2219115 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2220500 epoch_slot_no: 17300 block_no: 2219011 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5733 time: 2019-02-19 21:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x53b25856bb0fd80d02d942f3a6ee1921d164a6395aad77fbfb8b3d5ee273ab00Block Operator
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