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 2220604 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2221989 epoch_slot_no: 18789 block_no: 2220500 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-20 06:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf2006efc880cbede5ffe7f13db74177ea8e24ebbe16e9baaa5b8b79316d020eBlock Operator
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