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 2219820 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2221205 epoch_slot_no: 18005 block_no: 2219716 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1022 time: 2019-02-20 01:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x264df679e71ff6089a4fec1c0f4f8603ac1f9101e9e380d8d8152988898c391dBlock Operator
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