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 2220732 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2222117 epoch_slot_no: 18917 block_no: 2220628 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3240 time: 2019-02-20 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4512fb7f68894f5598ec5ad27c83701726d7409d89ab1b8d2e2ca289aca1daa6Block Operator
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