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 2221994 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2223379 epoch_slot_no: 20179 block_no: 2221890 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2255 time: 2019-02-20 13:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xca82daa5672e972e07777b8532c994d8bb53ed51b9300a7c937e68b78c6e211eBlock Operator
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