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 2215258 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2216643 epoch_slot_no: 13443 block_no: 2215154 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1077 time: 2019-02-19 00:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26aa744f64d6d9e89f8417ea7d41978bc7de23f2940d40fdd7c1e376d7a80d80Block Operator
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