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 2216960 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2218345 epoch_slot_no: 15145 block_no: 2216856 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1704 time: 2019-02-19 09:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb41e49db2664d67256765f7f325c4abba3487c4f81e360195f21425d4c29d2cdBlock Operator
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