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 2216954 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2218339 epoch_slot_no: 15139 block_no: 2216850 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1900 time: 2019-02-19 09:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb4576edc2abbaca7468b6307f525a55bd0bdf1f6ca8f7138a2448f9f35dc4dfBlock Operator
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