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 2220907 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2222292 epoch_slot_no: 19092 block_no: 2220803 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5437 time: 2019-02-20 07:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x284cddd51fef19a92d80e6d219006daa900ada0c4b793c9b8ba04f755e2b7483Block Operator
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