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 2220914 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2222299 epoch_slot_no: 19099 block_no: 2220810 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1211 time: 2019-02-20 07:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef844945bb253b1830c0aba91c2b67b11cebf4374de9d1de6de5df601fa9ed34Block Operator
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