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 2219388 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2220773 epoch_slot_no: 17573 block_no: 2219284 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1116 time: 2019-02-19 23:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x091d3ebbfc461c181469af7c74ed4bc417ca1b45562d3f1436795b6648d1c9faBlock Operator
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