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 2217049 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2218434 epoch_slot_no: 15234 block_no: 2216945 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1534 time: 2019-02-19 10:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b3a0d31f40f3553731d7d2edb522c105d96707e1351b00546d6422a51023514Block Operator
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