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 2219191 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2220576 epoch_slot_no: 17376 block_no: 2219087 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1207 time: 2019-02-19 22:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x07149509cf15991cfe15788d5e7a3efc9d3f9a8420cb326bea5dd2ecf2df7546Block Operator
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