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 2221632 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2223017 epoch_slot_no: 19817 block_no: 2221528 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6454 time: 2019-02-20 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ad2d4c5a0d0d694c58c87e4e5be6c4de9997a968121c44a24c16e2e330f704aBlock Operator
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