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 2217357 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2218742 epoch_slot_no: 15542 block_no: 2217253 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1172 time: 2019-02-19 12:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd977f514b73f02abb8810404ea73b0a0807d18dce6268a1d29347b14f78aeab1Block Operator
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