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 2219294 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2220679 epoch_slot_no: 17479 block_no: 2219190 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1207 time: 2019-02-19 22:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ebd46ce9c383b02dbcc15697134e976bf60d44cd8b021e44389f216f95ce2fcBlock Operator
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