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 2215469 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2216854 epoch_slot_no: 13654 block_no: 2215365 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1352 time: 2019-02-19 01:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0df86fb77c8472465b27ab1a9a6788ed390dd9aa199afd1a1848e379e5ed8decBlock Operator
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