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 2220147 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2221532 epoch_slot_no: 18332 block_no: 2220043 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1391 time: 2019-02-20 03:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe17dda0242954bd6d6362c0935780101cbffa7bace18f0790363083d5a322b50Block Operator
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