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 2216865 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2218250 epoch_slot_no: 15050 block_no: 2216761 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1533 time: 2019-02-19 09:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7905eaafa276b96c616f5d89804381f78177deee5a6ef4793b6395748afa0467Block Operator
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