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 2216950 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2218335 epoch_slot_no: 15135 block_no: 2216846 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1352 time: 2019-02-19 09:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7485ae2a0ae4482fa6c895b668ed37748fad2f884ef1772a5e3b5c5652262b41Block Operator
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