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 2221912 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2223297 epoch_slot_no: 20097 block_no: 2221808 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1383 time: 2019-02-20 13:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x848031be2aef94ca15d72c8c19ff33d89385cb36a6e08a1aafb1d7a3194c6c8fBlock Operator
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