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 2221803 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2223188 epoch_slot_no: 19988 block_no: 2221699 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-20 12:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf4c92ebb5d43257f1d02dd84a439065b938387687bf19826b98837ed5d583b22Block Operator
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