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 2221387 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2222772 epoch_slot_no: 19572 block_no: 2221283 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1969 time: 2019-02-20 10:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x89140cec4a21340bf49ee1fcb8a2d49ee4749457fc929507ed1bb30161d3fc99Block Operator
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