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 2222686 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2224071 epoch_slot_no: 20871 block_no: 2222582 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-02-20 17:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x617c6ad2e118f578757842a20c773b390a8dd4d6c77c53dfd7a6b75261f3c6b6Block Operator
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