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 2216456 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2217841 epoch_slot_no: 14641 block_no: 2216352 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1319 time: 2019-02-19 07:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x772bc4906b13c6293e149db4477441c4a3e6f35a707b092fc266c6b8bc21c6ccBlock Operator
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