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 2217762 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2219147 epoch_slot_no: 15947 block_no: 2217658 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1783 time: 2019-02-19 14:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe2dcb0b682b70961ce48f6c5acf8279d2307c454dbeecb7af1042fe5c67104a2Block Operator
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