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 2217363 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2218748 epoch_slot_no: 15548 block_no: 2217259 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-02-19 12:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd5ec7f0da36a53299dd2e26d40503c4b9346c4c8cd7389dd0e5bd3002bd1bfcBlock Operator
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