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 2221086 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2222471 epoch_slot_no: 19271 block_no: 2220982 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1276 time: 2019-02-20 08:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7eb1b99db50c5baaf48bc3bce007e65329a6d7d6f3538f762d5d90f4d03e3432Block Operator
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