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 2217881 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2219266 epoch_slot_no: 16066 block_no: 2217777 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1971 time: 2019-02-19 15:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf967b786981fb8d42ac6bb0951c5ba6bb4747d83da2d7e686a156a8e3eeb8959Block Operator
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