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 2221136 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2222521 epoch_slot_no: 19321 block_no: 2221032 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1165 time: 2019-02-20 09:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb9ec13aaef86c3fd3a7340866a50a8d1a681bf93f88f9cc1e97b5a700a20744Block Operator
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