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 2216600 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2217985 epoch_slot_no: 14785 block_no: 2216496 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1877 time: 2019-02-19 07:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5140fec0ab9aa5305045988fd9330c120f1f4e154ebd4e78594d08efb6d976b4Block Operator
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