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 2216452 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2217837 epoch_slot_no: 14637 block_no: 2216348 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2019-02-19 07:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x73fd59bb2d80af2ad34ca0c639a98e5a91d947f047ea10a91e16b50df15d814aBlock Operator
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