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 2216455 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2217840 epoch_slot_no: 14640 block_no: 2216351 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1356 time: 2019-02-19 07:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb40b299f82a579d06fb3ee0fc7a68a60808e9b446e60ca910e5beec11857776Block Operator
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