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 2220708 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2222093 epoch_slot_no: 18893 block_no: 2220604 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-20 06:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc3dc9259a1a90539fb25c194d652e7407dc7732bc56168ee9f1069b8d4bb3461Block Operator
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