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 2217603 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2218988 epoch_slot_no: 15788 block_no: 2217499 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1348 time: 2019-02-19 13:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb02dd556d7c6aaecaf55fa16db831d245bcdec1afbad16cb94d5d434afe90f3cBlock Operator
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