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 2219472 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2220857 epoch_slot_no: 17657 block_no: 2219368 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2535 time: 2019-02-19 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x085bf807b2f278288058a8f719b12a659609d10ff15b05c89d4a02f88f326d9fBlock Operator
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