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 2222079 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2223464 epoch_slot_no: 20264 block_no: 2221975 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1525 time: 2019-02-20 14:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe68b837fe37168771cd9e5bec2bba5ef604a6ba15d78e8bcfdd0b406abb756d1Block Operator
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