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 2216910 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2218295 epoch_slot_no: 15095 block_no: 2216806 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2885 time: 2019-02-19 09:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xba20e003ab4d6b2a2ac2a88af49b1d02d3f2248e5ac4d1b73ff4adc48825eed8Block Operator
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