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 2217547 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2218932 epoch_slot_no: 15732 block_no: 2217443 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1172 time: 2019-02-19 13:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x00954c7613e8008891f39c389e65caa7eb70e884cbe3a94c220dc3dcf5d8c059Block Operator
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