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 2217796 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2219181 epoch_slot_no: 15981 block_no: 2217692 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1380 time: 2019-02-19 14:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd573d498e4c84ca3c40d7c79ed91af44243d1bde7a24e2645cd7dd96a2a3096Block Operator
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