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 2220588 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2221973 epoch_slot_no: 18773 block_no: 2220484 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-20 06:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbaeafdc1abe0eae6a72ed559f06d3b99c626d400a9b24cc3b575a16e37b65dc5Block Operator
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