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 2216839 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2218224 epoch_slot_no: 15024 block_no: 2216735 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1176 time: 2019-02-19 09:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3248a29f49ce7b0bcd8f29d279f3feec3fee8e6c3d367a4e82b646f103239aa0Block Operator
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