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 2217548 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2218933 epoch_slot_no: 15733 block_no: 2217444 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1353 time: 2019-02-19 13:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3089862d0c69517383a647864b8dc2fd3507d737ff6ffe65852d8f9e776e26eaBlock Operator
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