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 2215151 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2216536 epoch_slot_no: 13336 block_no: 2215047 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1341 time: 2019-02-18 23:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b4a82b1d37bbb0e1f379f7f76749eb0d63c6ff28f8957a1d4aad76847250c18Block Operator
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