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 2216980 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2218365 epoch_slot_no: 15165 block_no: 2216876 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1898 time: 2019-02-19 09:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x69c32c4687cda79bcfe9e28c6a599c9c162e89e02d559547f1298a2c69ec63e0Block Operator
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