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 2206750 Details
Epoch: 102 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2208135 epoch_slot_no: 4935 block_no: 2206646 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1323 time: 2019-02-17 01:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c8bc42bc0d5b16776cf6ca109498b3e0ff7d51298622b8dcf53c1aab8991ca0Block Operator
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