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 2217164 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2218549 epoch_slot_no: 15349 block_no: 2217060 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1356 time: 2019-02-19 11:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd8cbcf6f6882b5dbcea4e9d5b06672772aa01d413ac846730fb9186047e13b26Block Operator
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