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 2215331 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2216716 epoch_slot_no: 13516 block_no: 2215227 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2028 time: 2019-02-19 00:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8773572792e36d02427333d0aee6d5b6ffad1af04a689b6d2cf8cc9214495d1bBlock Operator
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