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 2217172 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2218557 epoch_slot_no: 15357 block_no: 2217068 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2019-02-19 11:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x565c03b3db59c5bba540772cc24ca37c8e75e8d664ea81398b5fed9134599790Block Operator
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