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 2221472 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2222857 epoch_slot_no: 19657 block_no: 2221368 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2157 time: 2019-02-20 10:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc961535e66438fc07b10cee8faa281ca498217d62a2bbbb1adf3931a5c02f085Block Operator
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