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 2217313 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2218698 epoch_slot_no: 15498 block_no: 2217209 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5695 time: 2019-02-19 11:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd8f639f5cc0ed7c0350b4f1442ce0b15fbe6608a40c6af03320a51e3d1e417feBlock Operator
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