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 2221036 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2222421 epoch_slot_no: 19221 block_no: 2220932 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3673 time: 2019-02-20 08:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa5b662950065e85b733deed94222baa2f35fe916676abd01263044beb9e297b2Block Operator
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