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 2217648 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2219033 epoch_slot_no: 15833 block_no: 2217544 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2019-02-19 13:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbca22d97aed106280a8a6116a01b7a2d776b6e6f0ee6c825aa193d8796af2e83Block Operator
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