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 2217131 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2218516 epoch_slot_no: 15316 block_no: 2217027 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3227 time: 2019-02-19 10:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33a595313e7ee3c5e63b7cb5a590f51dacf32c8b3fe81e9fca1547a873653f61Block Operator
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