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 2221452 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2222837 epoch_slot_no: 19637 block_no: 2221348 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2477 time: 2019-02-20 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6c4dd3876a449ea66f165dbd57fc40bb8038481c5b25703bc964109d5d897d88Block Operator
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