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 2216946 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2218331 epoch_slot_no: 15131 block_no: 2216842 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1894 time: 2019-02-19 09:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe99b4c27e6d2864d59902cc8fbadf17e1ebb64df3bb391dfab0a36f7e9c66939Block Operator
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