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 2215865 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2217250 epoch_slot_no: 14050 block_no: 2215761 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2046 time: 2019-02-19 03:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x151d657b0899017af51d041624ffc3194e26fca8c7c5d7acfb7c8281319a501fBlock Operator
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