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 2216820 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2218205 epoch_slot_no: 15005 block_no: 2216716 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1533 time: 2019-02-19 09:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x173836f1a516fa15ee4a77d6c6a01fa7f9d69cdcb82c46acdefea11e541657d3Block Operator
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