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 2216952 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2218337 epoch_slot_no: 15137 block_no: 2216848 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4976 time: 2019-02-19 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x89916228d021a8fa367e53b381b465ca5cc810eda30fc30017d6701361c5ba4bBlock Operator
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