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 2215263 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2216648 epoch_slot_no: 13448 block_no: 2215159 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-02-19 00:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb09ff6df455915837340d2c17ac022a75135fcab5cd2127b477b54823b8a6b75Block Operator
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