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 2216701 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2218086 epoch_slot_no: 14886 block_no: 2216597 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-02-19 08:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d5843428e09e9bf29df5ff2b6054352454754cd0aa8388a016b9079c6ada4f6Block Operator
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