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 2217756 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2219141 epoch_slot_no: 15941 block_no: 2217652 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1344 time: 2019-02-19 14:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe0aceb9c7bcdd310ef74da819c9d5f9c5adfcc976aff6d80b3b5f678b77a5681Block Operator
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