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 209845 Details
Epoch: 9 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 209866 epoch_slot_no: 15466 block_no: 209834 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1351 time: 2017-11-11 11:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x870585a09230dac27499497a49270c68e1d1c44e532c3a4986efa4534d5d5be3Block Operator
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