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 2217864 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2219249 epoch_slot_no: 16049 block_no: 2217760 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1487 time: 2019-02-19 14:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x263c4d323a7da9b088ed95730a6342e3967b791c417b1c7e58304db2aab1c054Block Operator
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