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 2221421 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2222806 epoch_slot_no: 19606 block_no: 2221317 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1797 time: 2019-02-20 10:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb891d2f055170ef8e44c1cf371cbdceba18789eea4b43a4d40aea8598ddcf07eBlock Operator
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