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 2220939 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2222324 epoch_slot_no: 19124 block_no: 2220835 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1551 time: 2019-02-20 07:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x556b12cb64ff273feb1f729c8c5188c94e0da82bf2c16d81bb1ec6692bcae879Block Operator
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