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 2216708 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2218093 epoch_slot_no: 14893 block_no: 2216604 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1392 time: 2019-02-19 08:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x03813023b5d9caa259f293b9d56f69bfaed8a0635f7c6b7a1b519e289b6eec44Block Operator
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