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 2217717 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2219102 epoch_slot_no: 15902 block_no: 2217613 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2019-02-19 14:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x846f8d52d5078c9d0b67d13860d9fc4805f1fc7187a4cb6f0e959c761d2a58efBlock Operator
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