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 2216305 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2217690 epoch_slot_no: 14490 block_no: 2216201 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-02-19 06:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc42d70782733cd92409729b620a5f9148e81bff23cd3dc7791b3d5db2013ff16Block Operator
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