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 2219393 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2220778 epoch_slot_no: 17578 block_no: 2219289 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1573 time: 2019-02-19 23:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5899b7c8f2cff3ec950a4bded5147cf4924b4381de81710d32de1876f068376bBlock Operator
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