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 2217258 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2218643 epoch_slot_no: 15443 block_no: 2217154 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1176 time: 2019-02-19 11:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb555e78706c43a9cb1e248c5dab630df94d53781e3488c1d50c8857087d2c15Block Operator
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