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 2221805 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2223190 epoch_slot_no: 19990 block_no: 2221701 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-02-20 12:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xce3d895e29df0f23d8e93948bb9d4b908b0ed16fc979aea8735881dacd7fd6d9Block Operator
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